Section 65852.6.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 65852.6.
in effect(a)
It is the policy of the state to permit breeding and the maintaining of homing pigeons consistent with the preservation of public health and safety.
(b)
For purposes of this section, a “homing pigeon,” sometimes referred to as a racing pigeon, is a bird of the order Columbae. It does not fall in the category of “fowl” which includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds other than pigeons.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026
