California · Fish and Game Code - FGC
FGC §3039: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, Section 2023, Section 3087, Section 4303, another provision of this code, or a regulation adopted pursuant to this code, it is unlawful to sell or pur
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California law prohibits selling or purchasing wild birds or mammals, with limited exceptions for shed antlers, processed antler products, and inedible parts of domestically raised game birds.
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