California fishing regulations

http://www.fgc.ca.go...l/fishregs.html

Moved: http://www.fgc.ca.go...nt/fishregs.asp

Prohibited fishes of California:
california title 14, section 671

(4) Class Agnatha-Jawless Fishes
(A) Family Petromyzontidae-Lampreys
All nonnative species (D).
(5) Class Osteichthyes-Bony Fishes
(A) Family Percichthyidae-Temperate Basses
1. Morone americana (White perch) (D).
2. Morone chrysops (White bass) (D).
(B) Family Clupeidae-Herrings
Dorosoma cepedianum (Gizzard shad) (D).
© Family Sciaenidae-Drums
Aplodinotus grunniens (freshwater drum) (D).
(D) Family Characidae-Characins
1. Astyanax fasciatus (Banded tetra) (D).
2. All species of the genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo,
Pygocentrus, Taddyella, Rooseveltiella, and Pygopristi
(Piranhas) (D).
3. Hoplias malabaricus (Tigerfish) (D).
(E) Family Salmonidae Trouts
Salmo salar (Atlantic salmon) - Restricted in the Smith
River watershed (D).
(F) Family Lepisosteidae-Gars-All species (D).
(G) Family Amiidae-Bowfins-All species (D).
(H) Family Poeciliidae-Livebearers
Belonesox belizanus (Pike killifish) (D).
(I) Family Channidae-Snakeheads-All species (D).
(J) Family Cyprinidae-Carps and Minnows
1. Leuciscus idus (ide) (D).
2. Ctenopharyngodon idellus (Grass carp) (D), except
that permits may be issued to a person, organization
or agency for possession of triploid grass carp, under
conditions set forth in Section 238.6.
3. Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver carp) (D).
4. Aristichthys nobilis (Bighead carp) (D).
5. Hypophthalmichthys harmandi (Largescale Silver carp) (D).
6. Mylopharyngodon piceus (Black carp) (D).
(K) Family Trichomycteridae (Pygidiidae)-Parasitic
Catfishes-All species (D).
(L) Family Cetopsidae-Whalelike Catfishes
All species (D).
(M) Family Clariidae-Labyrinth Catfishes
All species of the genera Clarias, Dinotopterus, and
Heterobranchus (D).
(N) Family Heteropneustidae (Saccobranchidae)-Airsac
Catfishes All species (D).
(O) Family Cichlidae-Cichlids
1. Tilapia sparrmani (Banded tilapia) (D).
2. Tilapia zilli (Redbelly tilapia) (D), except permits may
be issued to a person or agency for importation, transportation,
or possession in the counties of San
Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San
Diego, and Imperial.
3. Tilapia aurea (Blue tilapia) (D).
4. Tilapia nilotica (Nile tilapia) (D).
(P) Family Anguillidae-Freshwater Eels.
All species of genus Anguilla (D).
(Q) Family Esocidae-Pikes-All species (D).
® Family Percidae-Perches
1. Perca flavescens (Yellow perch) (D).
2. Stizostedion vitreum (Walleye) (D).
(S) Family Catostomidae-Suckers
All members of the genus Ictiobus (Buffalos) (D)
(T) Family Cyprinodontidae-Killifishes
Cyprinodon variegatus (Sheepshead minnow) (D).
(U) Family Latidae-Lates perches
Lates calcarifer (Barramundi also know as Barramundi
perch or Silver barramundi) (D).
(6) Class Elasmobranchiomorphi-Cartilaginous Fishes
(A) Family Carcharhinidae-Requiem Sharks
All species of genus Carcharhinus (Freshwater sharks)
(D).
(B) Family Potamotrygonidae-River Stingrays
All species (D)

Prohibited fishes of California:
california title 14, section 671
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Please give references.

I went to
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/index.html
"Welcome to the official site for California legislative information."

and found
"CALIFORNIA CODES
FISH AND GAME CODE
SECTION 2116-2127"

but the list here is shorter than your list.
SECTION 2116-2127

Please google california title 14, section 671.
I don't want to link people to and automatic PDF download nor do I want to waste forum space with PDFs for every state.

Please google california title 14, section 671.
I don't want to link people to and automatic PDF download nor do I want to waste forum space with PDFs for every state.

I still can't find your reference or the list you provided in the California Code.

I did find a pdf of a California Department of Fish and Game manual:
http://www.dfg.ca.go...iles/fg1518.pdf
but that claims
"Any discrepancies between this document and the code(s) from which it was prepared will be enforced and adjudicated
according to the official code(s) in effect on the date the activity takes place."
and this in the header to your list:
"Except for mammals listed in Fish and Game Code Section 3950 or
live aquatic animals requiring a permit pursuant to Fish and
Game Code Section 2271, no permit is required by this section
for any animal being imported, transported, or possessed
pursuant to any other permit issued by the department."

And
Fish and Game Code Section 2271 is
"2271. (a) No live aquatic plant or animal may be imported into this
state without the prior written approval of the department pursuant
to regulations adopted by the commission. A written application for
the importation, submitted in conformance with the procedural
requirements established by the commission, is deemed approved where
it has not been denied within 60 days.
(b) This section does not apply to the following plants or animals
unless the plants or animals are or may be placed in waters of the
state:
(1) Mollusks.
(2) Crustaceans.
(3) Ornamental marine or freshwater plants and animals that are
not utilized for human consumption or bait purposes and are
maintained in closed systems for personal, pet industry, or hobby
purposes.
© The section does not apply to any live aquatic plant or animal
imported by a registered aquaculturist."

Notice: "are maintained in closed systems for personal, pet industry, or hobby purposes."

I still can't find your reference or the list you provided in the California Code.

Go to google.com, then type in the words (or copy and paste) "california title 14, section 671"

See the very first search result and look on page #9 of the PDF.

Go to google.com, then type in the words (or copy and paste) "california title 14, section 671"

See the very first search result and look on page #9 of the PDF.

Do you mean page 9 of the document that I already mentioned?
the document that I also quoted from page 7?
the document that has a disclaimer, giving the real authority to the official code?

Phil, you made a statement

I still can't find your reference or the list you provided in the California Code.

and I provided the reference.

Are you saying in statute recitation, that nearly everything is legal again in California for home use?

Phil, you made a statement and I provided the reference.

Are you saying in statute recitation, that nearly everything is legal again in California for home use?

You provided your reference, but for a sub-forum on regulations
I feel that all statements of regulations
should be referenced to the highest authority,
and if possible, not one with disclaimers that directs questions to another higher source.

It looks like the rules may have recently changed:
http://www.caaquacul...exotic-species/

Those in California may want to look for a better source than the link I gave, but I don't want/need to follow up further since I don't collect in or ship to California.

Laura's lead lead to some answers and some remaining questions.

Remember, this is not legal advice. Also, check the original documents for the context of any quote.

That said,
see
http://www.dfg.ca.go...lture/index.asp
for
Importation of Live Aquatic Plants, Invertebrates, Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles (Leaflet No. 36 - .pdf)
"The following importations are exempt from the special importation permit requirements
described in this leaflet:
. . .
Live tropical species held entirely in indoor closed systems and used only for
ornamental/hobby purposes (not for food or for bait)"

Most current code taken from: http://www.leginfo.c...codesection=fgc
This link was given to me from the ca.gov website from this page if you click on "fish and game code": http://www.dfg.ca.go...specialpermits/

FISH AND GAME CODE
SECTION 2270-2272


2270. It is unlawful for any person to receive, bring, or cause to
be brought into this state, for the purpose of propagation, any fish,
reptile, amphibian, or aquatic plant from any place wherein any
infected, diseased, or parasitized fish, reptile, amphibia, or
aquatic plants are known to exist.



2270.5. Section 2270 does not apply to the importation of live
aquatic plants or animals for aquaculture purposes by a registered
aquaculturist if the importation has been approved by the department
pursuant to Section 15600.


2271. (a) No live aquatic plant or animal may be imported into this
state without the prior written approval of the department pursuant
to regulations adopted by the commission. A written application for
the importation, submitted in conformance with the procedural
requirements established by the commission, is deemed approved where
it has not been denied within 60 days.
(b) This section does not apply to the following plants or animals
unless the plants or animals are or may be placed in waters of the
state:
(1) Mollusks.
(2) Crustaceans.
(3) Ornamental marine or freshwater plants and animals that are
not utilized for human consumption or bait purposes and are
maintained in closed systems for personal, pet industry, or hobby
purposes.
© The section does not apply to any live aquatic plant or animal
imported by a registered aquaculturist.



2272. Each package containing any live aquatic plant or animal
shall bear, in a conspicuous place, a tag on which shall be stated
the name and address of the consignor, the name and address of the
consignee, and the exact contents of the package.