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California Food And Agricultural Code Section 23.5

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The commercial production of aquatic plants and animals
propagated and raised by a registered aquaculturist pursuant to
Section 15101 of the Fish and Game Code in the state is a growing
industry and provides a healthful and nutritious food product, and,
as a commercial operation, utilizes management, land, water, and feed
as do other agricultural enterprises.  Therefore, the commercial
production of that aquatic life shall be considered a branch of the
agricultural industry of the state for the purpose of any law that
provides for the benefit or protection of the agricultural industry
of the state except those laws relating to plant quarantine or pest
control.

Last modified: January 12, 2009