California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1 - Fish and Game Commission-Department of Fish and Game
Subdivision 1 - Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 6 - Fish, Commercial
Section 157 - Importation of Sardines for Bait

All persons importing sardines for bait must send a copy of the incoming foreign manifest or bill of lading to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090. The foreign manifest or bill of lading must show the country of origin of the sardines and the weight of the shipment.

The importer shall also advise the above office of the location where the imported sardines will be stored. Each sale of sardines to other than the actual consumer must be reported to the department. The report must show the name and address of the consignee and consignor and the date and weight of the shipment.

A copy of the foreign manifest or bill of lading, together with a notice of location of sardine storage, and a report of each subsequent sale of the sardines, must be sent to the department at the above address within 48 hours of the transaction.

Imported sardines sold at retail must be delivered to the consumer in packages or containers showing the name of the dealer, the weight of the contents of each package or container, the country of origin, and a statement that the sardines were legally imported for sale as bait.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8150.5, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 8150.5, 8150.7 and 8154, Fish and Game Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8150.5, Fish and Game Code.