Section 2581 Of Chapter 6.5. Control Of Illegally Taken Fish And Wildlife From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 6.5.

. If the loss is lawful under this code and regulations adopted under this code, this chapter does not apply to the loss of any bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, or fish as a result of any of the following acts:
  (a) Implementing lawful forestry practices.
  (b) Implementing lawful agricultural practices.
  (c) Any development or maintenance activity carried out pursuant to the terms of a permit issued by the federal government, the state, or any city, county, or district, or any agency thereof.