California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §2361: It is unlawful to import into this state for commercial purposes any salmon of smaller size than can be legally taken under regulations of either the Pacific Fishery Management Council or the state of

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to commercially import salmon smaller than the size allowed under Pacific Fishery Management Council or state landing regulations, except for domestically reared salmon governed by commission rules.

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It is unlawful to import into this state for commercial purposes any salmon of smaller size than can be legally taken under regulations of either the Pacific Fishery Management Council or the state of landing. Such prohibition does not apply to domestically reared salmon as defined by commission regulations to include salmon which have returned to a hatchery or licensed artificial collection facility. Such domestically reared salmon may be imported under regulations established by the commission.

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