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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 12Ch. 6§ 15500 Aquaculture Disease Control List

§ 15500 Aquaculture Disease Control List

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§ 15500 Aquaculture Disease Control List

This law says the government must make a list of diseases and parasites that affect fish and plants in water farms. It also says the government is in charge of finding, controlling, and getting rid of these diseases if they don't hurt people.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government keeps a list of diseases that can harm fish and water plants.
  • •If a disease is on the list and doesn't hurt people, the government helps stop it.
  • •This is for water farms, not for diseases that make people sick.

Example

A fish farm notices their fish are getting sick with a strange disease.

The government has a list of known fish diseases and is responsible for helping the farm figure out what's wrong and how to stop it from spreading.

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

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§ 15500 Aquaculture Disease Control List

Upon the recommendation of the department and after consultation with the Aquaculture Disease Committee created pursuant to this chapter, the commission shall compile a list of diseases and parasites and the aquatic plants and animals they are known to infect or parasitize. All government activities relating to aquaculture disease detection, control, and eradication that do not affect human health and safety are the responsibility of the department. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1300, Sec. 21.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Aquaculture Disease Committeeaquaculture disease detectioncontroleradication

Related Statutes

  • § 15502 Aquaculture Disease Committee Formation
  • § 15503 Aquaculture Disease Regulations
  • § 15505 Aquaculture Disease Quarantine Authority
  • § 15506 Aquatic Disease Quarantine Rules
  • § 15507 Aquaculture Disease Quarantine Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 15500.
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