It is unlawful to fish or otherwise disturb aquaculture species contained in fish farm culture units for production or rearing of aquaculture species without written permission from the fish farm owner/manager.

EXCEPTION: Permitted fish farmers, fish farm staff, fish health specialists, or veterinarians may disturb, fish, or use other alternative methods for obtaining samples for animal health/diagnostic purposes, size and weight evaluations, or sampling for off-flavor testing in commercial aquaculture facilities.

PENALTY: Class 1