California § 5001 - The provisions of Section 5000 do not prohibit the possession of any tortoise (Go
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5001 — The provisions of Section 5000 do not prohibit the possession of any tortoise (Go, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5001. The provisions of Section 5000 do not prohibit the possession of any tortoise (Go
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5001
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5001 cover?
Section 5001 ("The provisions of Section 5000 do not prohibit the possession of any tortoise (Go") 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.
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