Fish and Game Code – Page 2

Are Legislative Findings in Prop. 117 Bills Sufficient?

April 29, 2026 2:00 pmApril 29, 2026 2:01 pm

In reviewing pending legislation that proposes amendments to the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, the same legislative finding and declaration is made in each bill. It is a simplistic statement that raises the question whether this language meets the...

General Fish and Game Licensing

April 25, 2026 2:00 pmApril 25, 2026 2:01 pm

Fish and Game Code Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 2 deals with general license provisions under the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 1050 requires all licenses, permits, tags, reservations, and other entitlements authorized by this code to be...

Powers and Purposes of Department of Fish and Wildlife

April 22, 2026 3:44 pmApril 22, 2026 3:44 pm

Fish and Game Code Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 3 deals with powers of purposes under the California Wildlife Conservation Law of 1947. Section 1345 requires the board to investigate, study, and determine what areas within the state are most...

Forfeitures and Seizures for Fish and Game Violations

April 1, 2026 3:30 amApril 1, 2026 3:31 am

Division 9, Chapter 2 of the Fish and Game Code deals with forfeitures, revocation, and seizures under the fines and penalties law. Section 12150 provides that, whenever any person, while taking a bird or mammal, kills or wounds any human...

Stocking Aquaculture in California

March 30, 2026 2:00 pmMarch 30, 2026 2:01 pm

Division 12, Chapter 3 of the Fish and Game Code deals with aquaculture and stocking aquatic organisms. Section 15200 authorizes the commission to regulate the placing of aquatic plants and animals in waters of the state. Movement of live fish...

Shared Habitat Alliances

March 29, 2026 2:06 pmMarch 29, 2026 2:07 pm

Fish and Game Code Division 2, Chapter 5, Article 3 deals with shared habitat alliances for recreational enhancement programs under the management of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 1570 provides that, in establishing the Shared Habitat Alliance...

State Fish Hatcheries

March 29, 2026 2:41 amMarch 29, 2026 2:42 am

Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 3 of the Fish and Game Code deals with powers and duties of state fish hatcheries in California. Section 1120 requires the commission to establish fish hatcheries for stocking the waters of this State with...