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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 12Ch. 1§ 15002 Aquaculture Product Theft

§ 15002 Aquaculture Product Theft

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§ 15002 Aquaculture Product Theft

This law makes it a crime to take fish, shellfish, or other farm‑raised ocean products if you don't have the right to take them.

Key Takeaways

  • •Taking farm‑raised seafood without permission is illegal.
  • •It is treated the same as regular theft.
  • •You can be prosecuted for it.

Example

A worker at a fish farm takes a bucket of shrimp home to cook for his family without the farm's permission.

Because the shrimp belong to the farm, taking them without permission is considered theft under this law, and the worker could be prosecuted.

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

Official Source
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§ 15002 Aquaculture Product Theft

Any person who takes aquaculture products without lawful entitlement is subject to prosecution for theft. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1486, Sec. 25.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

aquaculture productslawful entitlementtheftprosecution

Related Statutes

  • § 12028 Poaching Enforcement Task Force
  • § 15003 Aquaculture Fee Assessment Rules
  • § 15005 Aquaculture Product Transportation Rules
  • § 8030 Fish Business Licensing Exemptions
  • § 1 Fish And Game Code

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 15002.
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