§ 6306 Importation Examination Costs

Fish and Game Code·California

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•If you bring fish, frogs, or water plants into the state, you have to pay for their health check.
•The government might pay for the check if the fish are for public fishing spots where people have a fishing license.

Example

You want to bring a bunch of fish from another state to sell in your pet store.

You have to pay for the check to make sure the fish are healthy before you can sell them.

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§ 6306 Importation Examination Costs

The expense of any examination made necessary by the provisions of this code, shall be borne by the owner of the fish, amphibia, or aquatic plants, or the person or persons importing them into this State; provided, that the department may assume such expense in the case of fish imported to provide fishing under the authority of a sport fishing license in the public waters of this State. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1150.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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examination fish amphibia aquatic plants sport fishing license

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 6306.

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