CHAPTER 6.5. Control of Illegally Taken Fish and Wildlife

Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1059, Sec. 4.

§§ 2580–2589 · 10 sections

• § 2580 The definitions in this section govern the construction of this chapter. (a) “Qualified hearing officer” means an attorney admitted to the State Bar of…
• § 2581 If the loss is lawful under this code and regulations adopted under this code, this chapter does not apply to the loss of any bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile,…
• § 2582 (a) The department may impose an administrative penalty upon any person pursuant to this chapter for any of the following acts done for profit or personal…
• § 2583 (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any person who violates this code or any regulation adopted to carry out this code, and, with the exercise of due…
• § 2584 (a) Upon an actionable violation, the department shall consult, as to the appropriate civil or criminal remedy, with the district attorney in the jurisdiction…
• § 2585 The administrative penalties imposed under this chapter are in addition to any forfeiture of equipment pursuant to Section 12157 or forfeiture of birds,…
• § 2586 (a) The director may pay a reward from any funds available for that purpose to any person who furnished information which led to an arrest, a criminal…
• § 2587 (a) Notwithstanding Section 12511 of the Government Code, the department may retain or appoint legal counsel to prepare and prosecute civil actions under this…
• § 2588 All administrative penalties and revenues from forfeitures collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Fish and Game Preservation Fund.
• § 2589 The commission and the department may adopt regulations as are necessary to carry out their responsibilities under this chapter.