California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §70: “Resident” means any person who has resided continuously in the State of California for six months or more immediately prior to the date of application for a license or permit, any person on active mi

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A 'resident' is defined as a person who has lived continuously in California for at least six months before applying for a license or permit, or a person on active military duty.

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“Resident” means any person who has resided continuously in the State of California for six months or more immediately prior to the date of application for a license or permit, any person on active military duty with the Armed Forces of the United States or auxiliary branch thereof, or any person enrolled in the Job Corps established pursuant to former Section 2883 of Title 29 of the United States Code.

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