Cal. FGC § 3680
This is the official text of Cal. FGC § 3680, part of California’s Fish and Game Code — regulates hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation.
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(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any person who purposely takes any racing pigeon that at the time of taking is registered with a recognized organization is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) This section does not apply to either of the following:
(1) The taking of a registered racing pigeon by its owner.
(2) The incidental take of a registered racing pigeon while shooting or taking a wild band-tailed pigeon or domestic pigeon (Columba livia).
(b) This section does not apply to either of the following:
(1) The taking of a registered racing pigeon by its owner.
(2) The incidental take of a registered racing pigeon while shooting or taking a wild band-tailed pigeon or domestic pigeon (Columba livia).
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