Acipenser sinensis is a national first-class protected animal. It is not included in the Artificially Cultured Sturgeon that can obtain the license for the operation and utilization of aquatic wild animals according to law.

According to the requirements of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wild Animals, the NPC Standing Committee's Decision on Completely Banning Illegal Wildlife Trading, Eliminating the Bad Habit of Eating Wild Animals and Effectively Safeguarding People's Life, Health and Safety, and other laws and regulations, artificially cultured sturgeons, freshwater turtles and their products that have obtained the license for the operation and utilization of aquatic wildlife according to law can be listed and traded according to law.