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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 7Ch. 1Art. 1§ 10509 Fish And Game Refuges

§ 10509 Fish And Game Refuges

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§ 10509 Fish And Game Refuges

This law says that if a place is called a “fish and game refuge,” it is treated as both a fish refuge and a game refuge.

Key Takeaways

  • •The name “fish and game refuge” automatically gives the area two types of protection.
  • •Both fish rules and game (wild animal) rules apply to the same place.
  • •The rule is used only for the part of the law that deals with refuges.

Example

A state park is named “Riverbend Fish and Game Refuge.”

Because of this law, the park follows the rules for protecting fish and also the rules for protecting game animals, even though it only has one name.

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

Official Source
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§ 10509 Fish And Game Refuges

Any refuge designated as a “fish and game refuge” shall be considered, for the purposes of this division, as both a game refuge and a fish refuge. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

fish and game refugegame refugefish refuge

Related Statutes

  • § 10500 Game Refuge Protection Rules
  • § 10501 Deer Refuge Hearing Requirements
  • § 10507 Transporting Wildlife Through Refuges
  • § 10501.5 Condor Sanctuary Flight Restrictions
  • § 10502 Refuge Wildlife Control Permits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 10509.
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