Section 2011.5 Of Chapter 1. Taking And Possessing In General From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 1.
2011.5
. (a) It is unlawful for a person to remove from a hunting
dog any collar, including an electronic or radio transmitting device,
without possessing written permission from the dog's owner allowing
the removal of the collar.
(b) As used in this section, "hunting dog" means a dog in the
field actively engaged in the taking of mammals or birds, or a dog
actively being trained for the taking of mammals or birds, that is
located in an area where mammals or birds can be taken, at that time
and place, in accordance with existing law.
(c) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer or an
animal control officer in the performance of his or her duty, or to
a person who is assisting an injured dog.