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 9 - Aquaculture
Section 245 - Aquaculture Disease Control Regulations
Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 245
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) General Conditions.
(1) All fish inspections and examinations for
diseases/pathogens shall be conducted in accordance with the most recent
edition of "Procedures for Detection and Identification of Certain Fish
Pathogens" published by the Fish Health Section of the American Fisheries
Society (FHS Blue Book). All such inspections and examinations shall be
conducted by a fish pathologist.
(2) When diseases/pathogens are identified by
a fish pathologist in aquatic plants or animals in an aquaculture facility, or
in transit to or from such a facility, or in animals intended to be imported
into the state, pursuant to Section
236 of these regulations, which
require restrictive action by the department, the owner or consignee involved
shall be notified by the department immediately. The owner or consignee may
accept the original identification or may request that the department seek
confirmation of the identification by another fish pathologist.
(3) Upon confirmation, if requested, or
acceptance of the identification of any listed disease/pathogen which requires
restrictive action by the department as set forth in subsection (c), a
compliance agreement describing the action to be taken may be drawn up between
the owner and the director. The department shall commence negotiation of the
terms of the compliance agreement within 48 hours after acceptance or
confirmation as defined in subsection (b). The agreement must be signed by the
owner and the director within 30 days of acceptance or confirmation. If the
compliance agreement is not signed within 30 days, a quarantine as specified in
Fish and Game Code Section
15505
may be imposed while the owner appeals to the commission. The agreement shall
be designed in consultation with the Aquaculture Disease Committee to bring the
least amount of economic hardship possible to the affected party while
affording maximum protection to other growers and the fishery resources of the
State.
(4) If at any time a fish
pathologist identifies one or more pathogens listed in this section anywhere
within the State of California, he must immediately report the identification
to the director of the department.
(5) Methods for disposal of aquatic plants
and animals and for disinfection of aquaculture equipment and facilities shall
be specified in the compliance agreement in accordance with the disease
category and the threat to other aquatic plant or animal life or aquaculture
facilities.
(6) Any live aquatic
plants, animals or eggs originating outside California shall be certified by a
fish pathologist as free of subsection (c) listed diseases/pathogens before a
permit for importation is issued.
(7) Anyone interested in conducting research
on those diseases/pathogens designated as catastrophic must submit a written
research proposal to the director of the department and obtain written approval
from the director before the pathogen is brought to their facility. Anyone
denied approval pursuant to this subsection may appeal such denial to the
commission.
(8) Upon identification
of a disease/pathogen which presents a threat to the aquaculture industry or
aquatic animal or plant life, but which is not listed in this section, the
director of the department shall immediately consult, by phone if necessary,
with the Aquaculture Disease Committee, impose an immediate holding action and
develop a plan of action, which may include prohibiting an intended importation
of aquatic plants or animals infected by the disease.
(b) Definitions.
(1) Compliance Agreement. A written agreement
between the director of the department and the owner or consignee of the
diseased or infected aquaculture product which outlines the steps for disposal
of the infected aquatic plants or animals and the procedures, both chemical and
mechanical, for clean up of the facility.
(2) Confirmation. The second identification
of a disease agent from the original sample or source by another fish
pathologist.
(3) Disposal. The
destruction or marketing of animals by methods prescribed in a compliance
agreement.
(4) Eradication. The
elimination of disease agents.
(5)
Fish Pathologist. A department veterinarian or fish pathologist, or a fish
pathologist certified by the Board of Certification of the Fish Health Section
of the American Fisheries Society pursuant to their guidelines adopted
effective January 1, 1982 or a fish health specialist recognized by a state or
federal governmental authority and approved by the department.
(6) Immediate Holding Action. A prohibition
of moving any plant or animal from an aquaculture facility for up to 30
days.
(7) Other Holding Action.
Restrictions outlined in the compliance agreement on plant or animal movement
to specific markets, watersheds or geographic areas deemed necessary by the
department to protect other aquaculture facilities and the aquatic plants and
animals of the State.
(8) Q
Diseases. Diseases for which there is so little information they cannot be
given a permanent classification.
(9) Disease. An abnormal condition of an
organism as a consequence of infection by a pathogen, that impairs normal
physiological function.
(10)
Pathogen. A biological agent that has the potential to cause disease.
(11) Infection. Invasion of an organism by a
pathogenic biological agent.
(c) Disease Categories. The diseases/pathogens of concern are grouped in four categories as to their seriousness and the specific action to be taken when diagnosed.
(1) Significant Diseases/Pathogens. On
identification by a fish pathologist and confirmation, if requested, of any of
these diseases/pathogens, the director shall immediately consult, by phone if
necessary, with the Aquaculture Disease Committee and shall impose an immediate
holding action, other holding action or no restrictions as the director in
consultation with the Aquaculture Disease Committee may deem necessary.
(A) Viruses
1. White Sturgeon Iridiovirus
(WSIV).
(B) Bacteria
1. Enteric Redmouth (ERM) Yersinia
ruckeri.
2. Furunculosis
Aeromonas salmonicida.
3. Vibriosis in finfish raised in freshwater
Vibrio spp.
(C) Parasites
1. Copepod Lernaea spp.,
Salmincola spp., and Ergasilus spp.
2. Oyster Disease (MSX)
Haplosporidium nelsoni.
3. Sabellid Polychaete Fan Worm
Terebrasabella heterouncinata.
(D) Fungi
1.
Ichthyophonus lchthyophonus hoferi.
(E) Dinoflagellate Algae
1. Oyster Perkinsosis Perkinsus
marinus.
(2) Serious Diseases. On identification by a
fish pathologist of any of these diseases, the director shall immediately
consult, by phone if necessary, with the Aquaculture Disease Committee and
shall impose an immediate holding action until confirmation, if requested, is
obtained; then the action will be disposal or other holding action the director
in consultation with the Aquaculture Disease Committee may deem necessary, as
specified in the compliance agreement.
(A)
Viruses
1. Koi Herpes Virus (KHV).
2. Largemouth Bass Virus
(LMBV).
(B) Bacteria
1. Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD)
Renibacterium salmoninarum.
(C) Parasites
1. Bonamiasis of Oysters
Bonamia spp.
2.
Ceratomyxosis Ceratomyxa shasta.
3. Microsporiasis Pleistophora
ovariae.
4. Proliferative
Kidney Disease (PKD) Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae
5. Seaside Disease Haplosporidium
costale.
6. Whirling
Disease Myxobolus cerebralis.
(3) Catastrophic Diseases. On identification
by a fish pathologist of any of these diseases, the director shall immediately
consult, by phone if necessary, with the Aquaculture Disease Committee and
shall impose an immediate holding action until confirmation, if requested, is
obtained; then other holding action, disposal and eradication shall be
required, as specified in the compliance agreement.
(A) Viruses
1. Abalone Herpesvirus.
2. Channel Catfish Virus (CCV).
3. Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus
(IHNV).
4. Infectious Pancreatic
Necrosis Virus (IPNV).
5.
Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus (ISAV).
6. Spring Viremia of Carp Virus (SVCV)
Rhabdovirus carpio.
7. Viral Hemorrhagic Septicema Virus
(VHSV).
(B) Bacteria
1. Salmon Rickettsiosis
Piscirickettsia salmonis.
(C) Parasites
1.
Marteilioides
chungmuensis.
(4) Q Diseases. On identification by a fish
pathologist and confirmation, if requested, of any of these diseases, the
director shall immediately consult, by phone if necessary, with the Aquaculture
Disease Committee and shall impose an immediate holding action pending
determination of a course of action for diseases in this classification.
(A) Viruses
1. Herpesvirus salmonis (HPV).
2. Viral Erythrocytic Necrosis Virus
(VENV).
(B) Bacteria
1.
Edwardsiella
ictaluri.
(C)
Parasites
1. Denman Island Disease of Oysters
Mikrocytos mackini.
(d) Aquatic Diseases and Host Organisms. Pursuant to Section 15500 of the Fish and Game Code, the commission has compiled a list of diseases and parasites and the aquatic plants and animals they are known to infect or parasitize. Infected plants or animals are considered detrimental to the aquaculture industry and to wild stocks of aquatic plants and animals.
| Disease/Pathogen | Host |
| (1) Viruses | |
| (A) Abalone Herpesvirus | Abalone |
| (B) Channel Catfish Virus (CCV) | Channel catfish |
| (C) Herpesvirus salmonis (HPV) | Rainbow trout |
| (D) Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHNV) | Salmonids |
| (E) Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV) | Salmonids |
| (F) Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus (ISAV) | Salmonids |
| (G) Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) | Common Carp |
| (H) Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV) | Centrarchids |
| (I) Spring Viremia of Carp Virus (SVCV) Rhabdovirus carpio | Carp |
| (J) Viral Erythrocytic Necrosis Virus (VENV) | Marine and anadromous finfish |
| (K) Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus (VHSV) | Marine/freshwater finfish |
| (L) White Sturgeon Iridovirus (WSIV) | Sturgeon |
| (2) Bacteria | |
| (A) Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD) Renibacterium salmoninarum | Salmonids |
| (B) Enteric Redmouth (ERM) Yersinia ruckeri | Finfish |
| (C) Edwardsiella ictaluri | Channel catfish |
| (D) Furunculosis Aeromonas salmonicida | All finfish |
| (E) Salmon Rickettsiosis Piscirickettsia salmonis | Salmonids |
| (F) Vibriosis in finfish raised in freshwater Vibrio spp. | Finfish |
| (3) Parasites | |
| (A) Bonamiasis of Oysters Bonamia spp. | Oyster |
| (B) Ceratomyxosis Ceratomyxa shasta | Salmonids, polychaetes |
| (C) Copepod Lernaea spp., Salmincola spp., and Ergasilus spp. | Freshwater finfish |
| (D) Denman Island Disease Mikrocytos mackini | Oysters |
| (E) Marteilioides chungmuensis | Oysters |
| (F) Microsporiasis Pleistophora ovariae | Golden shiner, fathead minnow |
| (G) Oyster Disease (MSX) Haplosporidium nelsoni | Oysters |
| (H) Proliferative Kidney Disease (PKD) Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae | Salmonids |
| (I) Sabellid Polychaete Fan Worm Terebrasabella heterouncinata | Gastropod Molluscs |
| (J) Seaside Disease Haplosporidium costale | Oyster |
| (K) Whirling Disease Myxobolus cerebralis | Salmonids, tubifex |
| (4) Fungi | |
| (A) Ichthyophonus Ichthyophonus hoferi | Finfish |
| (5) Dinoflagellate Algae | |
| (A) Oyster Perkinsosis Perkinsus marinus | Oysters |
1. Amendment
of subsection (d)(7); deletion of subsection (c)(3)(D); and addition of
subsection (c)(2)(H) filed 9-29-86, operative 10-29-86 making the following
changes:
Subsection (c)(3)(D): Deleted "Whirling Disease (Myxosoma
cerebralis)."; Subsection (c)(2)(H): Added "Whirling Disease (Myxosoma
cerebralis)."; Subsection (d)(7): Substituted "B" for "P" in "Bacterial" after
"7."; (Register 86, No. 43).
2. New subsection (c)(1)(I) and
amendment of subsection (d) adding item 25 filed 7-28-99; operative 8-27-99
(Register 99, No. 31).
3. Editorial correction moving HISTORIES
related to Appendix A to follow Appendix A and renumbering HISTORIES (Register
2006, No. 20).
4. Amendment filed 12-29-2008; operative 12-29-2008
pursuant to Government Code section
11343.4
(Register
2009,
No. 1).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 15500 and 15504, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 15500, 15504, 15505, 15506, 15508 and 15509, Fish and Game Code. (Section filed 6-27-85, operative 7-27-85; Register 85, No. 26).
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