§ 4802 Mountain Lion Damage Permits

Fish and Game Code·California

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•If a mountain lion hurts or kills your animals or stuff, you can tell the government about it.
•You can ask the government for permission to stop that mountain lion.
•This rule was added in 1990 by a vote of the people.

Example

A farmer sees a mountain lion killing his sheep.

The farmer can tell the government and ask for permission to protect his sheep from that mountain lion.

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§ 4802 Mountain Lion Damage Permits

Any person, or the employee or agent of a person, whose livestock or other property is being or has been injured, damaged, or destroyed by a mountain lion may report that fact to the department and request a permit to take the mountain lion. (Repealed and added June 5, 1990, by initiative Proposition 117.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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livestock property mountain lion permit Proposition 117

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 4802.

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