PCFFA called for a five-year extension of the AB 5 exemption to protect California’s independent fishing fleet and preserve crew-share agreements.

PCFFA warned that AB1056 carried no scientific basis and would harm California’s seafood supply chain, jobs, and working ports.

CFFA opposed AB1056 for bypassing California’s science-based fisheries management and replacing transparent review with political interference.

PCFFA called for a five-year extension of the AB 5 exemption to protect California’s independent fishing fleet and preserve crew-share agreements.