AB 665

AB 665 – Hunting Or Fishing: Local Regulation
Jim Frazier (D-11)

CRPA’s Position: Support

Summary: The California Constitution provides for the delegation to the Fish and Game Commission of powers relating to the protection and propagation of fish and game. Existing statutory law delegates to the commission the power to regulate the taking or possession of birds, mammals, fish, amphibia, and reptiles in accordance with prescribed laws. Under existing law, the Department of Fish and Wildlife exercises various functions with regard to the taking of fish and game. Under existing law, a city or county has no authority to regulate fish and game except that a city or county may adopt an ordinance that incidentally affects fishing and hunting for the protection of public health and safety. This bill would provide that the state fully occupies the field of the taking and possession of fish and game. The bill would provide that unless otherwise authorized by the Fish and Game Code, other state law, or federal law, the commission and the department are the only entities that may adopt or promulgate regulations regarding the taking or possession of fish and game on any lands or waters within the state. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

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Introduced: 2/24/2015

Last Amend: 8/18/2015

Current Status: 9/11/2015-Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(14).

Location: 9/11/2015-A. 2 Year.