Gov. Code, § 425 · Chapter 2. State Flag and Emblems
Gov. Code, § 425
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The state animal is the California Grizzly Bear (Ursus Californicus) as depicted in outline, details, and in colors on the official representation in the custody of the Secretary of State. The color references of the bear shall be in accordance with those set forth in Section 420.
All state representations of the state animal in details and in colors shall be in accordance with this section and shall correspond substantially with the following representation thereof:
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NOTICE OF INCOMPLETE TEXT: The California Grizzly Bear appears in the hard-copy publication of the chaptered bill. See Chapter 1140, page 2639, Statutes of 1953.
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History
Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1140. Note: The California Grizzly Bear appears in Ch. 1140 on page 2639 in Vol. 2 of the 1953 Statutes publication.
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