Fish & G. Code, § 3680 · Article 2. Other Species
Fish & G. Code, § 3680
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any person who purposely takes any racing pigeon that at the time of taking is registered with a recognized organization is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) This section does not apply to either of the following:
(1) The taking of a registered racing pigeon by its owner.
(2) The incidental take of a registered racing pigeon while shooting or taking a wild band-tailed pigeon or domestic pigeon (Columba livia).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 71. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.
Source of truth
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=3680.
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