(a) Not later than September 1, 2000, the commission by proclamation issued under this code shall authorize the holder of a commercial finfish fisherman’s license to use up to 20 crab traps, or a number of traps authorized by commission proclamation, for use in commercial fishing for bait purposes only.
(b) This section does not authorize the taking of any product for pay or for the purpose of sale, barter, or exchange.