Food & Agr. Code, § 25.5 · . GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Food & Agr. Code, § 25.5
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“Aquaculture” means that form of agriculture devoted to the propagation, cultivation, maintenance, harvesting, processing, distribution, and marketing 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.
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History
Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 810, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1996.
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