§ 5500 Explosives In Fish Waters

Fish and Game Code·California

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•You can't use explosives in water where fish live.
•You can only use explosives if you get a special permission (permit) from the government first.
•If there's an emergency, like something blocking water flow, you can use explosives to fix it.

Example

A person wants to blow up a rock in a river to make a path for boats.

They can't do it unless they get a permit from the government. If they do it without permission, they're breaking the law.

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§ 5500 Explosives In Fish Waters

It is unlawful to use explosives in the waters of the state inhabited by fish, except in one of the following circumstances: (a) Pursuant to a permit first obtained by the user from the department, consistent with terms and conditions set by the commission. The department’s decision to grant or deny a permit may be appealed to the commission by any person. (b) In an emergency, to remove an accidental obstruction to the flow of water. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 101. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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explosives waters of the state permit department commission emergency accidental obstruction

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 5500.

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