SECTIONS 121775-121800 - California Statutes

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

SECTION 121775-121800

121775. As used in this chapter, "wild animal" refers to any animal
of the class Aves (birds) or class Mammalia (mammals) that either is
not normally domesticated in this state or not native to this state.

121780. As used in this chapter, "enforcement officer" means any
officer, employee, or agent of the department, local health officer,
or of any state or local agency with which an agreement has been made
to enforce Article 3 (commencing with Section 121850), or local
health officer.

121785. The department may enter into agreement with any state or
local agency for the enforcement of Article 3 (commencing with
Section 121850) of this chapter.

121790. The department shall publish from time to time a list of
animals that may not be imported into this state except by permit
from the department. Unless a permit is issued pursuant to this
chapter, it is unlawful to import into this state any wild animal for
which a permit is required by the department.

121795. The department may adopt regulations governing the entry,
quarantine, or release from quarantine, of any and all wild animals
imported into this state pursuant to this chapter. The regulations
shall be designed to protect the public health against diseases known
to occur in any such animals.

121800. The violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a
misdemeanor.