California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §4001: Notwithstanding any other provision of this code or regulations adopted pursuant to this code, it is unlawful for any person to trap any fur-bearing mammal for purposes of recreation or commerce in fu

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It is unlawful to trap fur-bearing mammals for recreation or commerce in fur. Raw fur from lawfully taken mammals cannot be sold.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of this code or regulations adopted pursuant to this code, it is unlawful for any person to trap any fur-bearing mammal for purposes of recreation or commerce in fur. The raw fur of a fur-bearing mammal otherwise lawfully taken pursuant to this code or regulations adopted pursuant to this code may not be sold.

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