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DIVISION 4. BIRDS AND MAMMALS 3000-4903›PART 2. BIRDS 3500-3863›CHAPTER 2. Particular Varieties 3660-3705›ARTICLE 2. Other Species 3680-3686

§ 3680

California Fish and Game Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any person who purposely takes any racing pigeon that at the time of taking is registered with a recognized organization is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) This section does not apply to either of the following:

(1) The taking of a registered racing pigeon by its owner.

(2) The incidental take of a registered racing pigeon while shooting or taking a wild band-tailed pigeon or domestic pigeon (Columba livia).

(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 71. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.)

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