California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 79164

A fisherman shall not be eligible to be elected to the commission as a member or alternate if he or she has been convicted of a violation of any law related to commercial fishing, not including any technical reporting or paperwork violation, within two years of seeking election to the commission and shall be immediately disqualified from serving on the commission if he or she is convicted during his or her term of service on the commission.