California Fish and Game Code

§ 15007

FGC § 15007 Effective Jan 1, 2015Div. 12 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)In the waters of the Pacific Ocean that are regulated by this state, it is unlawful to spawn, incubate, or cultivate any species of finfish belonging to the family Salmonidae, transgenic fish species, or any exotic species of finfish. Except as authorized pursuant to subdivision (d), it is unlawful to spawn, incubate, or cultivate any transgenic species of finfish belonging to the family Salmonidae in this state. This section does not apply to salmon or steelhead trout reared from native California stocks that are propagated and cultured for either of the following:

(1)Research conducted by, or on behalf of, the department.

(2)Release into ocean waters for the purpose of recovery, restoration, or enhancement of California’s native salmon and steelhead trout populations pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 6900) of Part 1 of Division 6.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 444, Sec. 3. (AB 504) Effective January 1, 2015.