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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 7Art. 1§ 6851 Frog Commercial Harvest Ban

§ 6851 Frog Commercial Harvest Ban

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§ 6851 Frog Commercial Harvest Ban

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't catch or keep frogs to sell them for money.
  • •This rule doesn't apply to frogs that are farmed or raised in a special way (like on a frog farm).
  • •If you break this rule, you could get in trouble.

Example

If you go to a pond, catch a bunch of frogs, and try to sell them to a pet store.

This is not allowed because you can't take frogs from the wild to sell them.

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

Official Source
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§ 6851 Frog Commercial Harvest Ban

Except as otherwise provided in this code or in regulations adopted by the commission, it is unlawful to take or possess any frog for commercial purposes. This article does not apply to frogs grown pursuant to Division 12 (commencing with Section 15000). (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1486, Sec. 16.5.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unlawfultake or possessfrogcommercial purposesDivision 12

Related Statutes

  • § 6850 Frog Species Definition
  • § 6854 Frog Hunting Firearm Ban
  • § 2361 Commercial Salmon Size Import
  • § 2600 Fish And Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
  • § 2601 Fish And Wildlife Habitat Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 6851.
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