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 166 - Salmon: Importation and Sale

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 166

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Regulations prescribed for importation of salmon into the state, and for the sale of salmon during the closed season. As used herein, the word "salmon" means all such fish except those caught under authority of a sport fishing license.

(a) Importation of Salmon. All salmon, fresh or frozen, imported into this state for human consumption shall be in such condition that the size and species can be determined as set forth by Section 2361 of the Fish and Game Code. Salmon legally taken and imported into this state for sale may be transported overland provided:

(1) Such salmon are shipped under a bill of lading issued at point of origin of shipment, a copy of which is possessed by the carrier during transport, showing the point of origin of shipment, the point of delivery to consignee, and listing all fish by species and weight;

(2) Prior notice of at least 12 hours for each shipment shall be provided the department office nearest the point of entry into the state during normal working hours (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday). Notice shall include approximate time of entry into the state and the route of travel through the state;

(3) The importer shall furnish the office, notified in sub-paragraph (2), a copy of the bill of lading covering each importation received by said importer within 24 hours of the receipt of the shipment;

(4) Within 14 days after the close of the season the owner or possessor of salmon, which are being held for sale during the closed season, shall furnish the department with a written inventory of all salmon held in possession. The inventory shall declare the address of each cold storage plant where salmon are stored as well as the amount in pounds of such salmon held in each of the cold storage plants.

All withdrawals of salmon from such cold storage plants shall be accompanied by a delivery manifest, and a copy of said manifest shall be mailed to the nearest department office on the same date as the withdrawal. The cold storage delivery manifest shall declare: weight of salmon, name and address to whom delivery was made, and date and time of withdrawal.

(b) Sale of Salmon During the Closed Season. Salmon legally taken or imported may be sold during the closed season as herein provided:

(1) Salmon transported during the period when such fish may not be taken for commercial purposes shall be accompanied by sale receipt or bill of lading. Lots of salmon exceeding fifty pounds shall be transported under bill of lading. The original copy of the bill of lading shall be retained by the consignee for a period of one year and be shown upon demand of any officer authorized to enforce regulations dealing with salmon.

1. Amendment filed 4-5-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 15). For prior history, see Register 64, No. 3.)

Note: Authority cited: Section 8213, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Section 8213, Fish and Game Code.

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