Fish & G. Code, § 2000 · Chapter 1. Taking and Possessing in General
Fish & G. Code, § 2000
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) It is unlawful to take a bird, mammal, fish, reptile, or amphibian except as provided in this code or in a regulation adopted pursuant to this code.
(b) Possession of a bird, mammal, fish, reptile, amphibian, or part of any of those animals, in or on the fields, forests, or waters of this state, or while returning therefrom with fishing or hunting equipment, is prima facie evidence the possessor took the bird, mammal, fish, reptile, or amphibian, or part of that animal.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 41. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.
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