California legal term
hunting license in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “hunting license” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “hunting license” mean in California criminal law?
“hunting license” means a hunting license issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 3031) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, for which the time period authorized for the taking of birds or mammals has commenced but not expired. (Cal. Penal Code § 16685)
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