California · Fish and Game Code - FGC
FGC §3007: Except as provided in this code or regulations adopted pursuant to this code, it is unlawful to take a bird or mammal without a license or entitlement to do so.
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to take a bird or mammal without a required license or entitlement, except as permitted by law or regulations.
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Except as provided in this code or regulations adopted pursuant to this code, it is unlawful to take a bird or mammal without a license or entitlement to do so.
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