Section 2150.5 Of Article 2. Permits From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.
2150.5
. Classes, orders, families, genera, and species which may
not be imported, transported, possessed, or released alive in this
state solely because of concern for the welfare of the animal may be
possessed under permit when the owner can demonstrate that such
animal was legally acquired and possessed in California before the
effective date of this section. The department may require the owner
of an animal which may be possessed under this section to mark or
otherwise identify such animal and progeny, so as not to endanger the
welfare of that animal, to the satisfaction of the department. The
owner shall not transfer such animal or progeny to any other person
without prior approval of the department.