California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §121860: Whenever any wild animal brought into this state under permit is quarantined as provided in this chapter, the species shall not be released from quarantine except by release in writing from the depart
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Whenever any wild animal brought into this state under permit is quarantined as provided in this chapter, the species shall not be released from quarantine except by release in writing from the department. All tests, veterinary examinations, and quarantines shall be at the expense of the owner or bailee of the animals involved. Any species refused release from quarantine under this section shall be destroyed, detained, or returned to its point of origin as provided in Section 121855.
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