California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §12155.5: (a) The commission shall adopt regulations and procedures governing the revocation or suspension of hunting or sport fishing privileges.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to obtain, attempt to obtain, or possess a hunting or sport fishing license during a revocation or suspension period. Violation is punishable as a misdemeanor or infraction.

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(a) The commission shall adopt regulations and procedures governing the revocation or suspension of hunting or sport fishing privileges. The regulations shall provide for notice and opportunity for a hearing. (b) Any person, whose license was revoked pursuant to Section 12154, 12155, or 12156, may appeal to the commission for reissuance of the license and termination of the prohibition against the taking of fish, reptiles, amphibia, or birds or mammals. (c) After a public hearing at which the person has appeared in person, the commission may terminate the prohibition and authorize the issuance of a license if it finds that there are sufficient mitigating circumstances to warrant that action. (d) It is unlawful for a person whose hunting or sport fishing privileges have been revoked or suspended to obtain or attempt to obtain, or to possess a hunting or sport fishing license, permit, or tag during that suspension or revocation period. (e) Any person who violates subdivision (d) is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or of a misdemeanor.

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