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California Fish and Game Code

§ 5001

FGC § 5001Div. 5 · Ch. 1 · Art. 1

Statute text

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The provisions of Section 5000 do not prohibit the possession of any tortoise (Gopherus) when the owner can demonstrate that such tortoise was legally acquired and possessed before the effective date of this section. The owner of a tortoise which may be possessed under this section shall mark or otherwise identify such tortoise to the satisfaction of the department, and shall not transfer such tortoise to any other person without prior approval of the department.

Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 301.

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