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California / Fish and Game Code - FGC / ARTICLE 19. Marine Aquaria Pets Section 8597.
Section 8597. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 285, Sec. 125.)
Cite as: Cal. Fish & Game Code 8597.
(a)It is unlawful for any person to take, possess aboard a boat, or land for marine aquaria pet trade purposes any live organisms identified in subdivision (b), unless that person has a valid marine aquaria collector’s permit that has not been suspended or revoked. At least one person aboard the boat shall have a valid marine aquaria collector permit.