§ 2126 Mammal Taking Prohibition

• •You can't take protected mammals without special permission.
• •The rule only stops capture; it doesn't stop a vet from euthanizing an animal.
• •The rule takes effect on January 1, 2024.

A neighbor wants to capture a stray raccoon to keep as a pet.

The neighbor cannot take the raccoon because the law says it's illegal to take mammals listed in the code, unless a government rule says otherwise. Only a licensed vet can decide to end the animal's life if it's necessary.