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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3Art. 1§ 301 Accidental Wildlife Disposition Rules

§ 301 Accidental Wildlife Disposition Rules

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§ 301 Accidental Wildlife Disposition Rules

This law lets the commission make rules about what to do with birds or mammals that are accidentally killed.

Key Takeaways

  • •The commission can create rules for handling accidentally killed animals.
  • •These rules apply to birds and mammals only.
  • •The rules help decide what to do with the animal after it's killed by accident.

Example

A farmer accidentally hits a deer with their tractor while working in the field.

The commission can make rules about how to handle the deer's body, like who can take it or how to dispose of it.

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

Official Source
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§ 301 Accidental Wildlife Disposition Rules

The commission may adopt regulations that it deems necessary for the disposition of birds or mammals that are killed accidentally. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 13. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

commissionregulationsdispositionbirds or mammalskilled accidentally

Related Statutes

  • § 4155 Bobcat Trapping Ban Near Parks
  • § 1000.6 North Coast Salmon Fisheries
  • § 1009 Public Hunting Access Rights
  • § 302 Black Bear Hunting Regulations
  • § 306 Hunting Seasons After Fire Closures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 301.
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