§ 4011 Disease Control Mammal Removal

Fish and Game Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•If wild animals (like raccoons or deer) get a dangerous sickness, certain government workers can step in to handle it.
•Only specific groups like the U.S. Department of Agriculture or state health departments can do this—no random people.
•Local county workers can also help, but only if the state boss says it’s okay and tells them how to do it safely.
•This is to stop sick animals from making other animals or even people sick.

Example

A bunch of raccoons in a park start acting weird and foaming at the mouth. People are scared they might have rabies.

The state health department can send workers to catch the sick raccoons and test them. If the local animal control wants to help, they have to ask the state boss first and follow their rules.

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§ 4011 Disease Control Mammal Removal

(a) Fur-bearing mammals, game mammals, and nongame mammals, when involved in dangerous disease outbreaks, may be taken by duly constituted officials of any of the following: (1) The United States Department of Agriculture. (2) The United States Department of the Interior. (3) The United States Department of Health and Human Services. (4) The Department of Food and Agriculture. (5) The State Department of Public Health. (6) The department. (b) A county official may take fur-bearing mammals, game mammals, and nongame mammals pursuant to this section, upon the prior approval of the director or his or her designee and in a manner approved by the director or his or her designee. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 294, Sec. 12. (AB 1442) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fur-bearing mammals game mammals nongame mammals dangerous disease outbreaks duly constituted officials prior approval of the director

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 4011.

§ 4011 Disease Control Mammal Removal

Fish and Game Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 4011 Disease Control Mammal Removal

Key Takeaways

•If wild animals (like raccoons or deer) get a dangerous sickness, certain government workers can step in to handle it.
•Only specific groups like the U.S. Department of Agriculture or state health departments can do this—no random people.
•Local county workers can also help, but only if the state boss says it’s okay and tells them how to do it safely.
•This is to stop sick animals from making other animals or even people sick.

Example

A bunch of raccoons in a park start acting weird and foaming at the mouth. People are scared they might have rabies.

The state health department can send workers to catch the sick raccoons and test them. If the local animal control wants to help, they have to ask the state boss first and follow their rules.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 4011 Disease Control Mammal Removal

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fur-bearing mammals game mammals nongame mammals dangerous disease outbreaks duly constituted officials prior approval of the director

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 4011.

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