{"code":"FGC","codeName":"Fish and Game Code","section":"3680","citation":"Fish & G. Code, § 3680","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. BIRDS AND MAMMALS [3000. - 4903.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 2. BIRDS [3500. - 3863.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Particular Varieties [3660. - 3705.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Other Species [3680. - 3686.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 71.   (AB 1760)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any person who purposely takes any racing pigeon that at the time of taking is registered with a recognized organization is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p><p>(b) This section does not apply to either of the following:</p><p>(1) The taking of a registered racing pigeon by its owner.</p><p>(2) The incidental take of a registered racing pigeon while shooting or taking a wild band-tailed pigeon or domestic pigeon (Columba livia).</p>","text":"(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any person who purposely takes any racing pigeon that at the time of taking is registered with a recognized organization is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) This section does not apply to either of the following: (1) The taking of a registered racing pigeon by its owner. (2) The incidental take of a registered racing pigeon while shooting or taking a wild band-tailed pigeon or domestic pigeon (Columba livia).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/other-species-3680","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}