California Fish and Game Code CHAPTER 6.5 - Control of Illegally Taken Fish and Wildlife

  • Section 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 California who is...
  • Section 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,...
  • Section 2582.
    (a) The department may impose civil liability upon any person pursuant to this chapter for any of the following acts done for profit or personal gain:...
  • Section 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...
  • Section 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 where the...
  • Section 2585.
    The civil penalties imposed under this chapter are in addition to any forfeiture of equipment pursuant to Section 12157 or forfeiture of birds, mammals, amphibia,...
  • Section 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...
  • Section 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 chapter.(b) Any action...
  • Section 2588.
    All civil penalties and revenues from forfeitures collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Fish and Game Preservation Fund.(Added by Stats. 1988,...
  • Section 2589.
    The commission and the department may adopt regulations as are necessary to carry out their responsibilities under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1059, Sec.

Last modified: October 22, 2018