California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §10931: Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 4600) of Part 3, Division 4 of this code it is unlawful to take, possess, harm, molest, harass, or in any manner interfere with any b

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to take, possess, harm, molest, harass, or interfere with burros in a designated burro sanctuary. Violations are misdemeanors, with exceptions for cattle ranching on sanctuary lands.

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Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 4600) of Part 3, Division 4 of this code it is unlawful to take, possess, harm, molest, harass, or in any manner interfere with any burro which is in the burro sanctuary described in Section 10930 of this code. Any violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. The provisions of this section, other than those relating to the taking and possession of burros, do not apply to persons while lawfully on lands included within the sanctuary and engaged in the business of raising cattle.

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