California Fish and Game Code ARTICLE 1 - Desert Tortoises

• Section 5000.
  It is unlawful to sell, purchase, harm, take, possess, transport, or shoot a projectile at, a tortoise (Gopherus). This section does not apply to the...
• Section 5001.
  The provisions of Section 5000 do not prohibit the possession of any tortoise (Gopherus) when the owner can demonstrate that such tortoise was legally acquired...
• Section 5002.
  The department may issue permits, subject to any terms and conditions prescribed by the commission, authorizing the possession of a tortoise (Gopherus) or product of...

Last modified: October 22, 2018