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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 16Art. 1§ 76570 Salmon Species Definitions

§ 76570 Salmon Species Definitions

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§ 76570 Salmon Species Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law lists the types of fish that count as 'salmon'.
  • •King or chinook salmon is one type.
  • •Silver or coho salmon is another type.
  • •Pink or humpback salmon is also included.

Example

You go fishing and catch a king salmon.

This law says that king salmon is officially considered 'salmon', so rules about salmon fishing apply to your catch.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 76570 Salmon Species Definitions

“Salmon” means the following species of fish: (a) King or chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). (b) Silver or coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch). (c) Pink or humpback salmon (Oncorhynchus gorhuscha). (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1500, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

salmonfine

Related Statutes

  • § 76525 Fiscal Year Definition
  • § 76537 Person Definition
  • § 76501 Salmon Marketing Development Act
  • § 76502 Definitions For Chapter Construction
  • § 76510 Salmon Council Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 76570.
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