Section 4805 Of Chapter 10. Mountain Lions From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 4. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 10.

. Whenever immediate authorization will materially assist in the pursuit of the particular mountain lion believed to be responsible for the depredation reported pursuant to Section 4802, the department or the animal damage control officer may orally authorize the pursuit and taking of the depredating mountain lion, and the department shall issue a written permit for the period previously authorized as soon as practicable after the oral authorization.