California § 121865 - Any live wild animal brought into this state in violation of the provisions of th
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 121865 — Any live wild animal brought into this state in violation of the provisions of th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 121865. Any live wild animal brought into this state in violation of the provisions of th
Any live wild animal brought into this state in violation of the provisions of this chapter or any regulations thereunder may, upon notice from the enforcing officer inspecting them or discovering the violation, be returned to the point of origin, or destroyed, within the time specified in the notice, at the option of the owner or bailee. The exercise of any such option shall be under the direction and control of the enforcing officer and at the expense of the owner or bailee. If the owner or bailee fails to exercise the option within the time specified in the notice, the enforcing officer shall immediately thereafter seize and destroy the animals at the expense of the owner or bailee.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 121865
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 121865 cover?
Section 121865 ("Any live wild animal brought into this state in violation of the provisions of th") 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 § 121865?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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