{"code":"FGC","codeName":"Fish and Game Code","section":"4901","citation":"Fish & G. Code, § 4901","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 3. MAMMALS [3950. - 4903.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-4/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 11. Bighorn Sheep [4900. - 4903.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-4/part-3/chapter-11"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 745, Sec. 3.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The department shall determine the status and the trend of bighorn sheep populations by management units. A plan shall be developed for each of the management units. The plan for each management unit shall include all of the following:</p><p>(a) Data on the numbers, age, sex ratios, and distribution of bighorn sheep within the management unit.</p><p>(b) A survey of range conditions and a report on the competition that may exist as a result of human, livestock, wild burro, or any other mammal encroachment. </p><p>(c) An assessment of the need to relocate or reestablish bighorn populations. </p><p>(d) A statement on the prevalence of disease or parasites within the population.</p><p>(e) Recommendations for achieving the policy objective of Section <a href=\"/fgc/4900\">4900</a>.</p>","text":"The department shall determine the status and the trend of bighorn sheep populations by management units. A plan shall be developed for each of the management units. The plan for each management unit shall include all of the following: (a) Data on the numbers, age, sex ratios, and distribution of bighorn sheep within the management unit. (b) A survey of range conditions and a report on the competition that may exist as a result of human, livestock, wild burro, or any other mammal encroachment. (c) An assessment of the need to relocate or reestablish bighorn populations. (d) A statement on the prevalence of disease or parasites within the population. (e) Recommendations for achieving the policy objective of Section 4900.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/bighorn-sheep-4901","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}