California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §8345: It is unlawful for any person to sell or purchase any rock scallops (Hinnites multirugosus) or scallops (Pecten circularis), except that scallops cultivated pursuant to Division 12 (commencing with Se

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Selling or purchasing wild rock scallops or certain scallop species is unlawful, except for cultivated scallops sold under commission regulations.

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It is unlawful for any person to sell or purchase any rock scallops (Hinnites multirugosus) or scallops (Pecten circularis), except that scallops cultivated pursuant to Division 12 (commencing with Section 15000) which may be sold or purchased subject to regulations of the commission.

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