§ 1583 Ecological Reserve Protection Rules

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law says you can't go into special nature areas called ecological reserves or take any plants, animals, or their eggs without permission.

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•You can't enter these special nature areas without following the rules.
•Taking any plants, animals, or eggs from these areas is not allowed.
•Even small things like shells or flowers are protected.

Example

You see a cool bird nest in a protected nature area and want to take a picture or pick up an egg.

You can't do that—it's against the law to touch or take anything from these special places.

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§ 1583 Ecological Reserve Protection Rules

Except in accordance with the regulations of the commission it is unlawful to enter upon any ecological reserves established under the provisions of this article, or to take therein any bird or the nest or eggs thereof, or any mammal, fish, mollusks, crustaceans, amphibia, reptiles or any other form of plant or animal life. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1257.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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ecological reserves regulations of the commission unlawful

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1583.

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