California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §121790: The department shall publish from time to time a list of animals that may not be imported into this state except by permit from the department.

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The department publishes a list of animals requiring permits to import into the state. Importing restricted animals without a permit is unlawful.

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The department shall publish from time to time a list of animals that may not be imported into this state except by permit from the department. Unless a permit is issued pursuant to this chapter, it is unlawful to import into this state any wild animal for which a permit is required by the department.

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