Full Statute Name:  West's Annotated California Codes. Fish and Game Code. Division 12. Aquaculture. Chapter 1. General Provisions. § 15007.5. Aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption; offense; prohibition on sale, possession, or transportation

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Primary Citation:  West's Ann. Cal. Fish & G. Code § 15007.5 Country of Origin:  United States Last Checked:  August, 2025 Alternate Citation:  CA FISH & G § 15007.5 Date Adopted:  2025 Historical: 
Summary: This California law, effective in 2025, makes it unlawful to engage in the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption. It also prohibits possession and transportation of octopus that are products of aquaculture.

(a) It shall be unlawful to engage in the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption.

(b) A business owner or operator shall not sell, possess, or transport any species of octopus that is the result or product of aquaculture.

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(Added by Stats.2024, c. 758 (A.B.3162), § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.)
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