Section 17 Of Chapter 1. General Definitions From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 0.5. >> Chapter 1.
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. "Aquaculture" means that form of agriculture devoted to the
propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of aquatic
plants and animals in marine, brackish, and fresh water. "Aquaculture"
does not include species of ornamental marine or freshwater plants
and animals not utilized for human consumption or bait purposes that
are maintained in closed systems for personal, pet industry, or hobby
purposes, however, these species continue to be regulated under
Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 2116) of Division 3.