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CA AB1188
Bill
Status
Failed
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gipson
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AI Summary
- Repeals and amends Penal Code Section 653o to remove the prohibition on importing, possessing for sale, or selling kangaroos in California
- Maintains prohibitions on commercial importation and sale of other endangered animals including polar bears, leopards, tigers, whales, pythets, sea turtles, elephants, and others
- Allows lawful kangaroo importation only if harvested legally under Australian law, the federal Endangered Species Act, and international conventions, with annual written notification to the Department of Fish and Game
- Increases vote requirement from majority to 2/3 and designates the bill as an urgency statute to take effect immediately upon enactment
- Penalty for violations remains a misdemeanor with fines of $1,000 to $5,000 and/or county jail time up to six months
Legislative Description
Importation or sale of endangered animals.
Last Action
From Senate committee without further action.
11/30/2016
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Water1/28/2016
Rules9/2/2015
Appropriations7/14/2015
Governmental Organization5/14/2015
Rules4/30/2015
Appropriations4/9/2015
Governmental Organization3/23/2015
Full Bill Text
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