§ 15601 Aquatic Species Import Approval

Fish and Game Code·California

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If you submit a proper written application to import a live water plant or animal and the agency doesn't reject it within 60 days, the application is automatically considered approved.

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•You must submit a written application following the commission's rules.
•The application is treated as approved if no denial occurs within 60 days.
•This rule only applies to live aquatic plants or animals.

Example

A hobbyist wants to bring exotic fish into the state for a home aquarium and files the required paperwork correctly.

Because the agency does not deny the application within 60 days, the fish can be imported legally.

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§ 15601 Aquatic Species Import Approval

A written application for the importation of a live aquatic plant or animal that is submitted in conformance with the procedural requirements established by the commission is deemed to be approved if it has not been denied within 60 days. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 225. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

written application live aquatic plant or animal procedural requirements 60 days Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 225 (AB 1760)

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 15601.

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