California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §12159.5: The judge before whom any person is tried for a violation of a provision of this code that prohibits the taking of any endangered species, threatened species, or fully protected bird, mammal, reptile,

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A judge may order forfeiture of proceeds from taking endangered, threatened, or fully protected wildlife upon conviction of violating wildlife protection laws.

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The judge before whom any person is tried for a violation of a provision of this code that prohibits the taking of any endangered species, threatened species, or fully protected bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, or fish, as specified by Sections 12008 and 12008.1, may, in the court’s discretion and upon the conviction of that person, order the forfeiture of any proceeds resulting from the taking of the endangered species, threatened species, or fully protected bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, or fish.

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