California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §6025.2: For purposes of this article, “vertebrate pest” means any specie of mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish that causes damage to agricultural, natural, or industrial resources, or to any other reso

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This statute defines 'vertebrate pest' as any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish species that damages agricultural, natural, industrial, or other resources.

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For purposes of this article, “vertebrate pest” means any specie of mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish that causes damage to agricultural, natural, or industrial resources, or to any other resource, and to the public health or safety.

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