{"code":"FGC","codeName":"Fish and Game Code","section":"1053.5","citation":"Fish & G. Code, § 1053.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [700. - 1958.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Other Powers and Duties [1000. - 1227.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-2/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. General License Provisions [1050. - 1110.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-2/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 546, Sec. 22.   (SB 1473)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>Applicants for hunting licenses shall first satisfactorily complete a hunter education equivalency examination and obtain a certificate of equivalency as provided by regulations adopted by the commission, or show proof of completion of a hunter education training course, or show a previous year’s hunting license.</p>","text":"Applicants for hunting licenses shall first satisfactorily complete a hunter education equivalency examination and obtain a certificate of equivalency as provided by regulations adopted by the commission, or show proof of completion of a hunter education training course, or show a previous year’s hunting license.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/general-license-provisions-1053-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}