Article 2. Permits of California Health And Safety Code >> Division 105. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.

The department may issue a written permit to import into this state any wild animal specified by the department pursuant to Section 121790, upon determination that the public health and safety will not be endangered by the importation in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit.

A permit shall be issued only upon written application from the person desiring to import the species, enumerating all of the following:
  (a) The number and true scientific name of each species of wild animal for which a permit is requested.
  (b) The carrier and probable point of first arrival in this state of each shipment of the species.
  (c) The purpose for which they are to be imported.
  (d) The name and address of the consignee.
  (e) The name and address of the consignor.
  (f) The place or premises where the animals shall be held in quarantine pending the completion of the tests, veterinary examinations, and observation period as may be specified by the department as a condition of the permit required under this chapter.
  (g) The name and address of the licensed veterinarian who shall conduct the tests and examinations as specified by the department pursuant to this chapter.

Each permit issued shall set forth the following:
  (a) The number and true scientific name of the species of wild animal for which the permit is granted.
  (b) A statement of the terms and conditions under which the entry of the species is permitted.
  (c) The place and conditions of quarantine where required.
  (d) A statement of the tests, veterinary examinations, observation period, and quarantine period as may be specified by the department.

Whenever any permit is issued under provisions of this article, one copy shall be sent by the department to the local health officer of the county where the species will be held in quarantine, two copies shall accompany each shipment of wild animals involved.

The department shall charge a fee for the issuance of the import permit provided for under Section 121825. The department shall provide by regulation the amount of the fee to be collected, the total amount of the fees to yield a sum approximating the cost of the administration and enforcement of this chapter. All fees shall be paid by the department into the General Fund.