SECTIONS 121825-121845 - California Statutes

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

SECTION 121825-121845

121825. The department may issue a written permit to import into
this state any wild animal specified by the department pursuant to
Section 121790, upon determination that the public health and safety
will not be endangered by the importation in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the permit.

121830. A permit shall be issued only upon written application from
the person desiring to import the species, enumerating all of the
following:
(a) The number and true scientific name of each species of wild
animal for which a permit is requested.
(b) The carrier and probable point of first arrival in this state
of each shipment of the species.
(c) The purpose for which they are to be imported.
(d) The name and address of the consignee.
(e) The name and address of the consignor.
(f) The place or premises where the animals shall be held in
quarantine pending the completion of the tests, veterinary
examinations, and observation period as may be specified by the
department as a condition of the permit required under this chapter.
(g) The name and address of the licensed veterinarian who shall
conduct the tests and examinations as specified by the department
pursuant to this chapter.

121835. Each permit issued shall set forth the following:
(a) The number and true scientific name of the species of wild
animal for which the permit is granted.
(b) A statement of the terms and conditions under which the entry
of the species is permitted.
(c) The place and conditions of quarantine where required.
(d) A statement of the tests, veterinary examinations, observation
period, and quarantine period as may be specified by the department.

121840. Whenever any permit is issued under provisions of this
article, one copy shall be sent by the department to the local health
officer of the county where the species will be held in quarantine,
two copies shall accompany each shipment of wild animals involved.

121845. The department shall charge a fee for the issuance of the
import permit provided for under Section 121825. The department shall
provide by regulation the amount of the fee to be collected, the
total amount of the fees to yield a sum approximating the cost of the
administration and enforcement of this chapter. All fees shall be
paid by the department into the General Fund.