California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §6304: It is unlawful for any person to import into the state any English or Australian wild rabbit, flying fox, mongoose, or any other form of animal life which is detrimental to agriculture.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to import certain animals into the state that are harmful to agriculture. Such animals must be destroyed or shipped out within 48 hours at the owner's expense.

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It is unlawful for any person to import into the state any English or Australian wild rabbit, flying fox, mongoose, or any other form of animal life which is detrimental to agriculture. Any such animal shall be refused entry and shall be immediately destroyed or shipped out of the state within 48 hours at the option and expense of the owner or bailee of the animal.

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