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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 2Ch. 3Art. 1§ 1003 Wildlife Transport Permit Rules

§ 1003 Wildlife Transport Permit Rules

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§ 1003 Wildlife Transport Permit Rules

This law says you can ship or move any animal or plant that you got with a scientific or propagation permit, but only if you first get written permission and include the permit holder’s name, address, and permit number.

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a scientific or propagation permit to take the animal or plant.
  • •You must get written approval from the department before shipping.
  • •The shipment must list the permit holder’s name, address, and permit number.

Example

A scientist catches a rare turtle for research and wants to send it to a university lab in another state.

The scientist must ask the department for written approval first, and the package must show the scientist’s name, address, and the permit number before the turtle can be shipped.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1003 Wildlife Transport Permit Rules

Mammals, birds and their nests and eggs, fish and their eggs, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans, or any other form of plant or animal life taken under the provisions of a scientific or propagation permit issued pursuant to Section 1002 may be shipped or transported anywhere within or without the state if prior written approval is obtained from the department and the shipment is accompanied by the name, address, and permit number of the person holding the scientific or propagation permit. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 29. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

scientific or propagation permitSection 1002prior written approvaldepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 1001 Wildlife Taking Authority
  • § 4156 Bobcat Hunting Prohibition
  • § 5903 Federal Dam Application Requirement
  • § 1000 Wildlife Conservation Research Funding
  • § 1000.6 North Coast Salmon Fisheries

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1003.
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