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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3Art. 1§ 303 Bear Hunting Damage Control

§ 303 Bear Hunting Damage Control

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§ 303 Bear Hunting Damage Control

This law says that before allowing a special hunting season for black bears to stop them from damaging property, the commission must follow certain rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •The law is about controlling black bears that damage property.
  • •Before allowing a special hunting season, the commission must follow specific rules.
  • •The rules they must follow are found in another part of the law (Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Division 1).

Example

If black bears are breaking into trash cans and damaging homes in a neighborhood, the commission might want to allow a special hunting season to control the bear population.

Before they can do this, they have to follow the rules listed in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Division 1.

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

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§ 303 Bear Hunting Damage Control

Prior to adopting a regulation authorizing a special hunting season for black bears for the purpose of curtailing property damage in any specified area, the commission shall comply with Article 2 (commencing with Section 325) of Chapter 3 of Division 1. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 687, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

special hunting seasonblack bearscurtailing property damageArticle 2 (commencing with Section 325) of Chapter 3 of Division 1

Related Statutes

  • § 302 Black Bear Hunting Regulations
  • § 1000 Wildlife Conservation Research Funding
  • § 1000.6 North Coast Salmon Fisheries
  • § 1001 Wildlife Taking Authority
  • § 1002 Scientific Wildlife Permits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 303.
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