Birds and mammals: nongame birds: mute swans.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill temporarily allows for the taking and possession of mute swans in California without a hunting license, similar to other nongame birds, until January 1, 2031. It encourages individuals to report such actions to the Department of Fish and Wildlife and requires the department to track enforcement related to mute swan take and possession. The bill also maintains licensing requirements for most individuals taking nongame birds.
Key provisions
- Allows for the temporary take and possession of mute swans without a hunting license.
- Requires individuals taking or possessing mute swans to report this to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- Directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to collect data on enforcement actions related to mute swan take.
- Establishes a sunset date of January 1, 2031, for this provision.
- Maintains licensing requirements for most nongame bird takes.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Landowners and lessees of property
Notable changes
- Expands the list of nongame birds that can be taken without a hunting license temporarily.
- Introduces a reporting requirement for mute swan take.
- Creates a data collection mechanism for the Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding enforcement actions.
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