§ 2270 Importing Diseased Aquatic Species

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law makes it illegal to bring into the state any fish, reptile, amphibian, or water plant for breeding if those animals or plants come from an area where they are known to be sick or infected.

Key Takeaways

•You cannot import live fish, reptiles, amphibians, or water plants for breeding if they originate from an area with disease.
•The rule is meant to stop diseases from entering and spreading in this state.
•The ban applies whether the animals are moved by a person, a company, or any other means.

Example

A person tries to import live goldfish from a neighboring state that has a known fish disease to start a home aquarium.

Because the goldfish come from a place where the disease is present, the law says the person cannot bring them into this state for breeding or propagation.

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§ 2270 Importing Diseased Aquatic Species

It is unlawful for any person to receive, bring, or cause to be brought into this state, for the purpose of propagation, any fish, reptile, amphibian, or aquatic plant from any place wherein any infected, diseased, or parasitized fish, reptile, amphibia, or aquatic plants are known to exist. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 605.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

unlawful propagation infected diseased parasitized fish reptile amphibian aquatic plant

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2270.

§ 2270 Importing Diseased Aquatic Species

Fish and Game Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 2270 Importing Diseased Aquatic Species

This law makes it illegal to bring into the state any fish, reptile, amphibian, or water plant for breeding if those animals or plants come from an area where they are known to be sick or infected.

Key Takeaways

•You cannot import live fish, reptiles, amphibians, or water plants for breeding if they originate from an area with disease.
•The rule is meant to stop diseases from entering and spreading in this state.
•The ban applies whether the animals are moved by a person, a company, or any other means.

Example

A person tries to import live goldfish from a neighboring state that has a known fish disease to start a home aquarium.

Because the goldfish come from a place where the disease is present, the law says the person cannot bring them into this state for breeding or propagation.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 2270 Importing Diseased Aquatic Species

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

unlawful propagation infected diseased parasitized fish reptile amphibian aquatic plant

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2270.

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