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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 3Ch. 3Art. 3§ 2272 Live Aquatic Shipments Labeling

§ 2272 Live Aquatic Shipments Labeling

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§ 2272 Live Aquatic Shipments Labeling

This law requires that any package with live water plants or animals must have a tag showing who sent it, who receives it, and exactly what is inside.

Key Takeaways

  • •Every package containing live aquatic plants or animals must have a tag
  • •The tag must show the sender's name and address
  • •The tag must show the receiver's name and address and list the exact contents

Example

A company ships a box of live fish to a pet store

The box must have a tag that lists the company's name and address (the sender), the pet store's name and address (the receiver), and clearly states 'live fish' as the contents

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

Official Source
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§ 2272 Live Aquatic Shipments Labeling

Each package containing any live aquatic plant or animal shall bear, in a conspicuous place, a tag on which shall be stated the name and address of the consignor, the name and address of the consignee, and the exact contents of the package. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 85, Sec. 5. Effective April 19, 1984.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

live aquatic plant or animalconsignorconsigneeexact contents

Related Statutes

  • § 2271 Aquatic Species Import Approval
  • § 1120 Fish Hatchery Operations
  • § 1121 State Fish Hatchery Leases
  • § 1122 State Damage Claims Process
  • § 1122.5 Hatchery Lease For Education

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2272.
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