Rules for Storing and Eating Spiny Lobster

Quick Summary

It is illegal to pickle spiny lobster to be eaten later.

But you can eat your lobster fresh.

Fish and Game Code Section 8253.

Law Review

Fish and Game Code Section 8253 sets rules for preserving and eating spiny lobster:

It is illegal to pickle spiny lobster.

It is illegal to can spiny lobster.

It is illegal to preserve spiny lobster.



However, you can:

Freeze spiny lobster.

Cook and eat spiny lobster fresh.

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