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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 3Ch. 2Art. 4§ 2201 Animal Trust Fund

§ 2201 Animal Trust Fund

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§ 2201 Animal Trust Fund

This law creates a special fund in the state treasury that can be used to run the animal program and give grants, and it allows up to 5% of the fund to pay for the program's administration.

Key Takeaways

  • •A fund is set up in the state treasury for animal-related programs.
  • •Money can be used for running the program and for grants.
  • •Only up to 5% of the fund can pay for administrative costs.

Example

A state wildlife agency wants to start a program that helps rescue and care for stray dogs.

The agency can apply for money from the Animal Trust Fund to pay for staff, supplies, and other costs of running the rescue program, and it can use a small part of that money (no more than 5%) to cover the program's own expenses.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 2201 Animal Trust Fund

The Animal Trust Fund is hereby established in the State Treasury. Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the money in the fund is available to the department for the administration of this article and to make grants pursuant to Section 2203. The department may use not more than 5 percent of the money in the fund for the costs of administering this article. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1231, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Animal Trust FundState TreasurySection 2203

Related Statutes

  • § 2202 Animal Trust Fund Grants
  • § 10860 Waterfowl Refuge Area
  • § 10861 San Leandro Waterfowl Refuge
  • § 2200 Mammal Definition Commerce
  • § 2203 Mammal Care Facility Grants

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2201.
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