“Native reptiles” as used in this chapter means snakes, lizards, turtles, or any other members of the class reptilia native to California.
Chapter 3Commercial Use of Reptiles
Section § 5060
This section defines 'native reptiles' in California as snakes, lizards, turtles, or any other reptiles that are naturally found in the state.
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Section § 5061
This law requires the commission to create rules for the commercial activities involving native reptiles, such as capturing, selling, moving, or trading them across borders.
The commission shall establish rules and regulations for the commercial take, sale, transport, export, or import of native reptiles.
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Section § 5062
This law states that you cannot get a permit to run a farm specifically for raising alligators or crocodiles if you plan to use them for meat or hide sales. Additionally, existing permits cannot be renewed under these conditions.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no permit shall be issued for the operation of a farm for alligators or any species of the family crocodilidae if the animals are kept for the use and sale of the meat or hides. No permit for the operation of a farm for alligators or any species of the family crocodilidae shall be renewed if the animals are kept for the use and sale of the meat or hides.
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