Fish & G. Code, § 12159 · Chapter 2. Forfeitures, Revocation, and Seizures
Fish & G. Code, § 12159
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
All birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, aquaculture animals and products, plants, or amphibians, or any part thereof, which have been taken, possessed, sold, imported, or transported contrary to any of the laws of this state shall be seized by the department, and, in accordance with the commission’s regulations, notice of seizure shall be given to the person who had possession of the birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, aquaculture animals and products, plants, or amphibians, or any part thereof, at the time of the seizure if that person is known.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 294, Sec. 29. (AB 1442) Effective January 1, 2010.
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