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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1940
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1940
(a) The department shall undertake the development of a vegetation mapping standard for the state. (b) The development of a state vegetation mapping standard by the department shall be done in consultation with interested stakeholders, including, but not limited to, government ag
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1950
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1950
(a) For purposes of this chapter, “nonvehicular wildlife crossing” means a structure that allows animals to cross human-made barriers safely and includes, but is not limited to, underpasses, tunnels, viaducts, overpasses, amphibian tunnels, fish ladders, and culverts. Nonvehicula
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1955
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1955
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) California’s climate is changing. Rising temperatures, increases in the frequency and severity of extreme events like drought and wildfire, changing ocean conditions, and shifts in precipitation patterns all pose threat
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1956
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1956
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms apply: (a) “Compensatory mitigation credit” means a credit that may be used to fulfill, in whole or in part, mitigation requirements under applicable federal, state, or local law. (b) “Long-term durability” means doing both of the
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1957
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1957
(a) The department may approve compensatory mitigation credits for wildlife connectivity actions taken under either of the following programs: (1) Chapter 7.9 (commencing with Section 1797). (2) Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 1850). (b) (1) A wildlife connectivity action shal
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1958
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 1958
The department may adopt guidelines and criteria to aid in the implementation of this chapter. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to the development, adoption, or amendment of guidelines or criteria
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2
Unless the provisions or the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this code and all regulations adopted under this code.
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 200
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 200
(a) There is hereby delegated to the commission the power to regulate the taking or possession of birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. (b) No power is delegated to the commission by this section to regulate either of the following: (1) The taking, possessing, processin
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2000
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2000
(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 w
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2000.3
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2000.3
(a) As used in this chapter, “roadway” has the same meaning as defined in Section 530 of the Vehicle Code. (b) As used in this chapter, “vehicle” has the same meaning as defined in Section 670 of the Vehicle Code.
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2000.5
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2000.5
(a) Notwithstanding Section 219, 2000, or any other law, and notwithstanding any requirement for a permit or license or other entitlement to take a species, the accidental taking of a bird, mammal, reptile, or amphibian by collision with a vehicle while that vehicle is being oper
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2000.6
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2000.6
(a) (1) Consistent with Section 91.8 of the Streets and Highways Code, the commission may establish a pilot program for the issuance of wildlife salvage permits through a user-friendly and cell-phone-friendly web-based portal to persons desiring to recover, possess, use, or trans
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2001
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2001
(a) It is unlawful to take a mammal, bird, fish, reptile, or amphibian outside of an established season or to exceed a bag limit or possession limit established in this code or by a regulation adopted by the commission. Violation of an established season, bag limit, or possession
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2002
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2002
It is unlawful to possess a bird, mammal, fish, reptile, amphibian, or part of any of those animals, taken in violation of this code or a regulation adopted pursuant to this code.
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2003
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2003
(a) Except as specified in subdivisions (b), (c), (d), and (e), it is unlawful to offer a prize or other inducement as a reward for the taking of a game bird, or the taking of any mammal, fish, reptile, or amphibian in an individual contest, tournament, or derby. (b) The departme
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2003.5
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2003.5
(a) The Legislature finds and declares that the fish of this state are a vital, renewable resource which provides recreation, outdoor experiences, and food for many of this state’s citizens. Therefore, it is in the state’s best interests to promote volunteer private rehabilitatio
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2003.6
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2003.6
The department may implement the “Adopt a Lake Program” to facilitate private groups’ and associations’ undertaking volunteer efforts to rehabilitate and improve fisheries, fish habitat, and resources. In implementing this program, the department shall prepare and periodically up
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2004
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2004
It is unlawful for any person, while taking any bird, mammal, fish, reptile, or amphibian, to cause damage, or assist in causing damage, to real or personal property, or to leave gates or bars open, or to break down, destroy, or damage fences, or to tear down or scatter piles of
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2005
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2005
(a) Except as otherwise authorized by this section, it is unlawful to use an artificial light to assist in the taking of a game bird, game mammal, or game fish. (b) It is unlawful for one or more persons to throw or cast the rays of a spotlight, headlight, or other artificial lig
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2006
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2006
(a) It is unlawful to possess a loaded rifle or shotgun in any vehicle or conveyance or its attachments which is standing on or along or is being driven on or along any public highway or other way open to the public. (b) A rifle or shotgun shall be deemed to be loaded for the pur
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2007
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2007
(a) It is unlawful to set, place, or cause to be set or placed, any trap gun. (b) A “trap gun” is a firearm loaded with other than blank cartridges and connected with a string or other contrivance contact with which will cause the firearm to be discharged.
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2009
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2009
(a) A person shall not willfully interfere with the participation of any individual in the lawful activity of shooting, hunting, fishing, falconry, hunting dog field trials, hunting dog training, or trapping at the location where that activity is taking place. (b) A violation of
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 201
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 201
Nothing in this article confers upon the commission any power to regulate any natural resources or commercial or other activity connected therewith, except as specifically provided.
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2010
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2010
(a) It is unlawful to use or possess a shotgun larger than 10-gauge, or to use or possess a shotgun capable of holding more than six cartridges at one time, to take a mammal or bird. (b) A shotgun that has been modified with the insertion of a plug is deemed, for the purpose of t
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Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2011
Fish and Game Code - FGC - FGC § 2011
(a) It is unlawful for any person to take, mutilate, or destroy any bird or mammal lawfully in the possession of another. (b) For the purpose of this section, a bird or mammal shall be deemed in possession when it is actually reduced to physical possession or when it is wounded o