California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §5511: Except under permit of the department, it is unlawful to carry on any fish cultural operations on any stream above the point where water is diverted for the use and operation of a state fish hatchery.

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It is unlawful to conduct fish cultural operations on a stream above a state fish hatchery's water diversion point without department permit.

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Except under permit of the department, it is unlawful to carry on any fish cultural operations on any stream above the point where water is diverted for the use and operation of a state fish hatchery.

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