California § 3513 - It is unlawful to take or possess any migratory bird as designated in the federal
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3513 — It is unlawful to take or possess any migratory bird as designated in the federal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3513. It is unlawful to take or possess any migratory bird as designated in the federal
It is unlawful to take or possess any migratory bird as designated in the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 703 et seq.) before January 1, 2025, any additional migratory bird that may be designated in that federal act after that date, or any part of a migratory bird described in this section, except as provided by rules and regulations adopted by the United States Secretary of the Interior under that federal act before January 1, 2025, or subsequent rules or regulations adopted pursuant to that federal act, unless those rules or regulations are inconsistent with this code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3513
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3513 cover?
Section 3513 ("It is unlawful to take or possess any migratory bird as designated in the federal") 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 § 3513?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 3513 apply to my situation?
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