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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 9§ 8371 Sale Of Striped Bass Salmon

§ 8371 Sale Of Striped Bass Salmon

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§ 8371 Sale Of Striped Bass Salmon

Key Takeaways

  • •You can only sell striped bass if it was raised by a registered fish farmer or caught legally in another state and brought in the right way.
  • •You can only sell salmon if it was caught legally in another state and brought in the right way, or if it was caught following California's fishing rules.
  • •Breaking these rules means you can't sell the fish.

Example

A person catches a salmon in Oregon, where it's legal to sell salmon, and brings it to California to sell.

This is allowed because the salmon was caught legally in another state and brought into California the right way.

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

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§ 8371 Sale Of Striped Bass Salmon

Striped bass and salmon may be sold or offered for sale only under the following conditions: (a) If the striped bass is taken or possessed by, and is the cultured progeny of, an aquaculturist who is registered under Section 15101, that striped bass may be sold or purchased subject to regulations of the commission. (b) If the striped bass is taken legally in another state that permits the sale of that fish and if the fish is lawfully imported under Section 2363, the striped bass may be possessed, sold, or purchased. (c) If the salmon is taken legally in another state that permits the sale of salmon, and is lawfully imported consistent with Section 2361, the salmon may be possessed, sold, or purchased. (d) If the salmon is taken in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 8210.2), the salmon may be possessed, sold, or purchased. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 92. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 8372 Bass Sale And Size Limits
  • § 8399 Squid Fishing Regulations
  • § 2120 Wild Animal Import Regulations
  • § 2150 Wild Animal Import Permits
  • § 8150.5 Sardine Possession Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 8371.
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