Endangered wildlife: kangaroos.
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No
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No
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Natural Resources and Water
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California law to create an exception for the commercial import, possession, and sale of kangaroo parts within the state. This exception applies only to kangaroos harvested in accordance with Australian law, the federal Endangered Species Act, and relevant international conventions. The bill also makes technical changes to existing sections of the Penal Code regarding prohibited wildlife trade.
Key provisions
- Exempts kangaroos harvested according to Australian, federal, and international laws from commercial trade restrictions.
- Updates Section 653o of the Penal Code to specifically include this exception for kangaroos.
- Adds a provision regarding the prohibition of importing crocodiles and alligators starting January 1, 2020.
- Adds a provision regarding the prohibition of importing iguanas, skinks, caiman, hippopotamus, or Teju, Ring, or Nile lizards starting January 1, 2022.
- Specifies penalties for violating the existing wildlife trade prohibitions, including fines and potential jail time.
- Clarifies that the prohibitions against wildlife trade are separate and can be enforced individually.
- Makes technical amendments to Section 16 of the Penal Code, which defines crimes and public offenses.
- Addresses the severability of the prohibitions against wildlife trade.
Who is affected
- Wildlife traders and importers in California
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