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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 2Ch. 3Art. 1§ 1005 Donations And Charges For Exhibits

§ 1005 Donations And Charges For Exhibits

Fish and Game Code·California
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§ 1005 Donations And Charges For Exhibits

This law lets the wildlife department get money or services as gifts and also charge people to see its fish and game displays at fairs, shows, schools, or community groups.

Key Takeaways

  • •The department may accept donations of cash or services for these displays.
  • •It can also charge admission or fees for using its material.
  • •The rule applies to fairs, sportsmen’s shows, schools, and civic organizations.

Example

A town fair wants to set up a live‑fish exhibit for kids.

The department can ask the fair to pay a small fee for the exhibit or accept a donation of money or help to cover the costs.

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

Official Source
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§ 1005 Donations And Charges For Exhibits

For the purpose of exhibiting fish and game educational material at fairs or sportsmen’s shows and making other public displays, and to make conservation educational materials on fish and game available for any public use, including fairs, sportsmen’s shows, schools, and civic organizations, the department may: (a) Accept on behalf of the State donations of money and services from any person to defray such expenses as may be incurred by the department in connection therewith. (b) Charge admissions or make a charge for the use of any departmental material or exhibits to be used in a fair, sportsmen’s show, or by a civic organization. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

fish and game educational materialconservation educational materialsdonations of money and servicescharge admissions

Related Statutes

  • § 1000 Wildlife Conservation Research Funding
  • § 1000.6 North Coast Salmon Fisheries
  • § 1001 Wildlife Taking Authority
  • § 1002 Scientific Wildlife Permits
  • § 1002.5 Scientific Research Permit Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1005.
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