California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §2356: (a) It is unlawful to offer for shipment, ship, receive for shipment, or transport from this state, any trout taken in the waters of this state, except as provided in subdivision (b): (b) The followin

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to offer for shipment, ship, or transport trout from this state, except nonresidents with fishing licenses, active military members, or auxiliary armed forces members may personally transport up to one daily bag limit.

Read the full statutory text

(a) It is unlawful to offer for shipment, ship, receive for shipment, or transport from this state, any trout taken in the waters of this state, except as provided in subdivision (b): (b) The following persons may personally transport from this state not more than one daily bag limit of trout: (1) The holder of a nonresident sport fishing license. (2) A person on active military duty with the Armed Forces of the United States who possesses a valid angling license. (3) A person on active military duty with an auxiliary branch of the Armed Forces of the United States who possesses a valid angling license.

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