California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §8253: It is unlawful to pickle, can, or otherwise preserve any spiny lobster, but spiny lobsters may be preserved by freezing and may be cooked for consumption in the fresh state.

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Pickling, canning, or otherwise preserving spiny lobster is prohibited, except freezing and cooking fresh spiny lobster are permitted.

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It is unlawful to pickle, can, or otherwise preserve any spiny lobster, but spiny lobsters may be preserved by freezing and may be cooked for consumption in the fresh state.

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