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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 2Ch. 3Art. 1§ 1008 Wildlife Disease Investigation

§ 1008 Wildlife Disease Investigation

Fish and Game Code·California
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§ 1008 Wildlife Disease Investigation

This law tells the department to look into any sickness or trouble that affects birds, mammals, or fish and to set up labs to help with that work.

Key Takeaways

  • •The department must investigate diseases or problems in birds, mammals, and fish.
  • •It has to create and keep labs that help with those investigations.
  • •All investigations are covered, no matter how big or small the issue.

Example

A pond where many fish are dying from a strange illness.

The department would send scientists to study the sick fish, figure out what’s causing the problem, and use its labs to test samples and find a solution.

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

Official Source
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§ 1008 Wildlife Disease Investigation

The department shall investigate all diseases of, and problems relating to, birds, mammals, or fish, and establish and maintain laboratories to assist in such investigation. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

diseasesbirdsmammalsfishlaboratories

Related Statutes

  • § 1001 Wildlife Taking Authority
  • § 1007 Wildlife Import And Distribution
  • § 1000 Wildlife Conservation Research Funding
  • § 10502 Refuge Wildlife Control Permits
  • § 12159 Seizure Of Illegal Wildlife

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1008.
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