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CA AB1260
Bill
Status
10/12/2019
Primary Sponsor
Brian Maienschein
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AI Summary
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Adds iguana, skink, caiman, hippopotamus, Teju, Ring, and Nile lizard to the list of endangered wildlife species prohibited from commercial importation, possession with intent to sell, or sale within California, effective January 1, 2022
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Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $1,000 to $5,000, imprisonment in county jail for up to 6 months, or both for each violation
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Maintains existing prohibitions on importing and selling dead bodies or products of polar bears, leopards, tigers, whales, sea otters, and other species listed in Penal Code Section 653o
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Specifies that crocodile and alligator prohibitions (effective January 1, 2020) do not authorize sale of federally endangered species or products that violate federal law or international treaties
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Exempts the state from reimbursement obligations to local agencies under the California Constitution for costs related to this new crime
Legislative Description
Endangered wildlife.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 767, Statutes of 2019.
10/12/2019