California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §15201: A permit is required to place fish on public or private land or water in any watershed above an established public or private fish hatchery.

What this law says, in plain English

A permit is required before placing fish on public or private land or water in any watershed located above an established public or private fish hatchery.

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A permit is required to place fish on public or private land or water in any watershed above an established public or private fish hatchery. The department shall deny the permit if there is evidence that water quality and potential disease transfers will be adverse to the established hatchery.

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