California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §9008: Any trap used in violation of this code, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, is a public nuisance and, except as provided in Section 9007, shall be seized pursuant to Article 3 (commencing wi

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Traps used in violation of this code or its regulations constitute a public nuisance and may be seized, except as Section 9007 provides.

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Any trap used in violation of this code, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, is a public nuisance and, except as provided in Section 9007, shall be seized pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 8630) of Chapter 3.

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