Section 3005.5 Of Article 1. Methods Of Taking From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.
3005.5
. It is unlawful to capture any game mammal, game bird,
nongame bird, nongame mammal, or furbearer, or to possess or confine
any live game mammal, game bird, nongame bird, nongame mammal, or
furbearer taken from the wild, except as provided by this code or
regulations made pursuant thereto. Any bird or mammal possessed or
confined in violation of this section shall be seized by the
department.
The commission may promulgate regulations permitting the temporary
confinement of game mammals, game birds, nongame birds, nongame
mammals, or furbearers for the purpose of treating the animals, if
injured or diseased.