This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the California Aquaculture Development Act.
Chapter 4Aquaculture Development
Section § 825
This section announces the title of the legislation, which is the California Aquaculture Development Act. It doesn't contain any specific provisions or rules, just the name by which the chapter can be referred to.
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Section § 826
The California Legislature believes that encouraging aquaculture, or fish farming, benefits everyone in the state. By supporting aquaculture, the state aims to boost food production, create jobs, stimulate the economy, increase fish numbers, improve fishing opportunities, and make better use of land and water resources.
The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the interest of the people of the state that the practice of aquaculture be encouraged in order to augment food supplies, expand employment, promote economic activity, increase native fish stocks, enhance commercial and recreational fishing, and protect and better use the land and water resources of the state.
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Section § 827
This law is about creating a policy and program to enhance the science and practice of aquaculture. The goal is to help grow the aquaculture industry and boost related economic activities in the state.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a policy and program toward improving the science and practice of aquaculture as a means of expanding aquaculture industry and related economic activity in the state.
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Section § 828
This law defines 'aquaculture' as the farming and care of water-based organisms like fish, shellfish, and sea plants. However, it specifically excludes the farming of land-based crops like rice or bean sprouts, even if these are grown in water.
As used in this chapter, “aquaculture” means the culture and husbandry of aquatic organisms, including, but not limited to, fish, shellfish, mollusks, crustaceans, kelp, and algae. Aquaculture shall not mean the culture and husbandry of commercially utilized inland crops, including, but not limited to, rice, watercress, and bean sprouts.
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Section § 829
This section defines that when the term 'director' is used in this chapter, it refers specifically to the Director of the Department of Fish and Game.
As used in this chapter, “director” means the Director of the Department of Fish and Game.
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Section § 830
The term “department” mentioned in this chapter refers specifically to the Department of Fish and Game.
As used in this chapter, “department” means the Department of Fish and Game.
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