Section 2126 Of Article 1. Generally From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.

. (a) Except as otherwise authorized by this code or regulations made pursuant thereto, it is unlawful for any person to take any mammal as identified by Section 2118.
  (b) This section does not prohibit the euthanasia of a mammal as appropriately directed by a licensed veterinarian or animal health technician.