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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 25Art. 6§ 79127 Sea Urchin Reporting Violations

§ 79127 Sea Urchin Reporting Violations

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§ 79127 Sea Urchin Reporting Violations

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie on reports about sea urchins to avoid paying fees.
  • •You must give reports about sea urchins when asked.
  • •If you sell or buy sea urchins, you must tell who you sold to or bought from and how many.
  • •You can't hide, destroy, or change records about sea urchins.

Example

A fisherman catches sea urchins and sells them to a restaurant. The commission asks for a report about the sale.

The fisherman must tell the truth about how many sea urchins he sold and to whom. If he lies or refuses to give the report, he can get in trouble.

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

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§ 79127 Sea Urchin Reporting Violations

It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any of the following: (a) Willfully render or furnish a false report, statement, or record required by the commission, or in any way to affect the shipment and marketing of sea urchin with the intent to avoid payment of assessments. (b) Fail to render or furnish a report, statement, or record required by the commission. (c) When engaged in the fishing of sea urchin or in the wholesale or retail trade of sea urchin, to fail or refuse to furnish to the commission or its duly authorized agents, upon request, information concerning the name and address of the persons to whom sea urchin were sold or from whom sea urchin were received, and the quantity sold or received. (d) Secrete, destroy, or alter records required to be kept under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 973, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissioncrimefishingportmisdemeanorsea urchinstatementshipment

Related Statutes

  • § 78710 Tomato Assessment Fraud Penalties
  • § 79188.5 Spiny Lobster Reporting Violations
  • § 66645 Iceberg Lettuce Reporting Violations
  • § 67111 False Reporting Penalties
  • § 72111 Wheat Trade Reporting Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 79127.
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