§ 15501 Aquatic Plant And Animal Inspection

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law lets state inspectors go into any place where fish, shellfish, or other sea creatures are kept to check if they are sick or have parasites.

Key Takeaways

•Inspectors can enter any facility storing aquatic plants or animals at any time.
•The entry is for disease and parasite inspections only.
•A warrant issued under Title 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure is required.

Example

A health inspector shows up at a local seafood warehouse to look at stored oysters and determine if they are safe to sell.

Because the oysters are being stored for sale, the inspector can enter the warehouse at any time with a warrant to examine them for disease or parasites, as allowed by this statute.

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§ 15501 Aquatic Plant And Animal Inspection

The department may enter, under an inspection warrant issued pursuant to Title 5 (commencing with Section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, at any time, any car, warehouse, depot, ship, or growing area where any aquatic plants or animals are held or stored, for the purpose of making an examination to ascertain whether the aquatic plants or animals are infected, diseased, or parasitized. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1300, Sec. 22.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

inspection warrant aquatic plants or animals infected, diseased, or parasitized

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 15501.

§ 15501 Aquatic Plant And Animal Inspection

Fish and Game Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 15501 Aquatic Plant And Animal Inspection

This law lets state inspectors go into any place where fish, shellfish, or other sea creatures are kept to check if they are sick or have parasites.

Key Takeaways

•Inspectors can enter any facility storing aquatic plants or animals at any time.
•The entry is for disease and parasite inspections only.
•A warrant issued under Title 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure is required.

Example

A health inspector shows up at a local seafood warehouse to look at stored oysters and determine if they are safe to sell.

Because the oysters are being stored for sale, the inspector can enter the warehouse at any time with a warrant to examine them for disease or parasites, as allowed by this statute.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 15501 Aquatic Plant And Animal Inspection

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

inspection warrant aquatic plants or animals infected, diseased, or parasitized

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 15501.

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