California § 12159 - All birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, aquaculture animals and products, plants, or

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12159 — All birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, aquaculture animals and products, plants, or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12159. All birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, aquaculture animals and products, plants, or

All birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, aquaculture animals and products, plants, or amphibians, or any part thereof, which have been taken, possessed, sold, imported, or transported contrary to any of the laws of this state shall be seized by the department, and, in accordance with the commission’s regulations, notice of seizure shall be given to the person who had possession of the birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, aquaculture animals and products, plants, or amphibians, or any part thereof, at the time of the seizure if that person is known.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12159

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12159 cover?

Section 12159 ("All birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, aquaculture animals and products, plants, or") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 12159?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 12159 apply to my situation?

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