Section 3032 Of Article 2. Hunting Licenses From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
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. (a) As used in this section:
(1) "Bear" and "pursue" have the same meanings as defined in
Section 3960.
(2) "Hound" means a dog used to pursue mammals.
(b) The commission may establish a hound tag program.
(c) If a hound tag program is established, the commission may
require all of the following:
(1) That each hound be issued a license tag bearing a unique
identifying number that is to be worn at all times by the hound while
pursuing mammals.
(2) That all relevant local and state laws pertaining to dogs are
being followed while the hound is being used to pursue mammals.
(3) That each hound be microchipped with an implanted transponder
that has a unique identification code.
(4) That the owner maintain documentation showing that the hound
is current on all required vaccinations and treatments for the
prevention of rabies and any other disease specified by the
department.
(5) That the owner report, within 24 hours of its last sighting,
any hound that is lost during hunting, pursuing, or tracking
activities.
(6) That the hound's tag identification number be recorded on the
hunting tag of any animal taken using the services of the hound.
(d) If a hound tag program is established, the commission may
adjust the amount of the fees for the hound tag as necessary, to
fully recover, but not exceed, all reasonable administrative and
implementation costs of the department and the commission relating to
the program.