California · Fish and Game Code - FGC
FGC §2118.2: Except as provided in Section 1007, it is unlawful to import any elk (genus Cervus) into this state.
Infraction
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to import elk into this state, except as authorized by the department in writing or for USDA-certified zoos.
Read the full statutory text
Except as provided in Section 1007, it is unlawful to import any elk (genus Cervus) into this state. The department may import elk pursuant to Section 1007, if prior to such importation, the department issues written findings justifying the need for and explaining the purpose of the importation. This section shall not apply to zoos certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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