California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §3003.5: It is unlawful to pursue, drive, or herd any bird or mammal with any motorized water, land, or air vehicle, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle, airplane, powerboat, or snowmobile, except i

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to chase or herd birds or mammals using motorized vehicles, except on private property to prevent wildlife damage, with a department permit, or during agricultural pursuits.

Read the full statutory text

It is unlawful to pursue, drive, or herd any bird or mammal with any motorized water, land, or air vehicle, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle, airplane, powerboat, or snowmobile, except in any of the following circumstances: (a) On private property by the landowner or tenant thereof to haze birds or mammals for the purpose of preventing damage by that wildlife to private property. (b) Pursuant to a permit from the department issued under regulations as the commission may prescribe. (c) In the pursuit of agriculture.

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