Section 2000 Of Chapter 1. Taking And Possessing In General From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 1.
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. (a) It is unlawful to take a bird, mammal, fish, reptile, or
amphibian except as provided in this code or in a regulation adopted
pursuant to this code.
(b) Possession of a bird, mammal, fish, reptile, amphibian, or
part of any of those animals, in or on the fields, forests, or waters
of this state, or while returning therefrom with fishing or hunting
equipment, is prima facie evidence the possessor took the bird,
mammal, fish, reptile, or amphibian, or part of that animal.