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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 2§ 7121 Fish And Amphibian Sales

§ 7121 Fish And Amphibian Sales

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§ 7121 Fish And Amphibian Sales

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell or buy fish or frogs caught in the state's waters unless the law or rules say it's okay.
  • •If you're on a boat with people fishing for fun, you can't sell or buy the fish they catch.
  • •The only time you can have these fish in a business is if you're canning or smoking them, and even then, you have to follow special rules.

Example

You go fishing on a boat with your friends, and you catch some fish. Later, you try to sell those fish to a local restaurant.

This is not allowed. The law says you can't sell fish caught by people fishing for fun. The restaurant also can't buy those fish from you.

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

Official Source
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§ 7121 Fish And Amphibian Sales

Except as otherwise provided by this code or by regulation, it is unlawful to sell or purchase any fish or amphibia taken in, or brought into, the waters of the state, or brought ashore at any point in the state. It is unlawful to buy, sell, or possess in any place of business where fish are bought, sold, or processed, any fish or amphibia taken on any boat, barge, or vessel which carries sport fishermen, except those fish may be possessed in such a place only for the purposes of canning or smoking under regulations adopted by the commission. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 747, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fishamphibiaunlawfulsellpurchasewaters of the stateboatbargevesselsport fishermencanningsmokingregulationscommission

Related Statutes

  • § 10502 Refuge Wildlife Control Permits
  • § 7708 Commission Regulatory Authority
  • § 8150.5 Sardine Possession Restrictions
  • § 8623 Purse Seine Net Restrictions
  • § 10504 Game Refuge Property Regulations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 7121.
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