ARTICLE 1. Authority [200. - 219.]

Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC 1.

in effect

Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 200. Section 200.

(a) There is hereby delegated to the commission the power to regulate the taking or possession of birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. (b) No power is delegated to the commission by this section to regulate either of the following: (1) The taking, possessing, processing, or use of fish, amphibians, kelp, or other aquatic plants for commercial purposes. (2) The taking or possession of a spike buck or spotted fawn. “Spotted fawn” means a deer one year of age or less that has spotted pelage. “Spike buck” means a male deer with unbranched antlers on both sides that are more than three inches in length. (c) This section and any regulations adopted pursuant to this section have no effect on any provision of this code or any regulation adopted pursuant to this code that relates to a matter described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b).

Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 201. Section 201.

Nothing in this article confers upon the commission any power to regulate any natural resources or commercial or other activity connected therewith, except as specifically provided.

Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 203. Section 203.

Any regulation of the commission pursuant to this article relating to resident game birds, game mammals and fur-bearing mammals may apply to all or any areas, districts, or portions thereof, at the discretion of the commission, and may do any or all of the following as to any or all species or subspecies: (a) Establish, extend, shorten, or abolish open seasons and closed seasons. (b) Establish, change, or abolish bag limits and possession limits. (c) Establish and change areas or territorial limits for their taking. (d) Prescribe the manner and the means of taking. (e) Establish, change, or abolish restrictions based upon sex, maturity, or other physical distinctions.

Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 203.1. Section 203.1.

When adopting regulations pursuant to Section 203, the commission shall consider populations, habitat, food supplies, the welfare of individual animals, and other pertinent facts and testimony.

Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 205. Section 205.

Any regulation of the commission pursuant to this article which relates to fish, amphibia, and reptiles, may apply to all or any areas, districts, or portion thereof, at the discretion of the commission, and may do any or all of the following as to any or all species or subspecies: (a) Establish, extend, shorten, or abolish open seasons and closed seasons. (b) Establish, change, or abolish bag limits, possession limits, and size limits. (c) Establish and change areas or territorial limits for their taking. (d) Prescribe the manner and the means of taking.

Cal. Fish and Game Code - FGC § 219. Section 219.

Any regulation adopted pursuant to this article may supersede any section of this code designated by number in the regulation, but shall do so only to the extent specifically provided in the regulation. A regulation which is adopted pursuant to this section shall be valid only to the extent that it makes additions, deletions, or changes to this code under one of the following circumstances: (a) The regulation is necessary for the protection of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources under the jurisdiction of the commission. (b) The commission determines that an emergency exists or will exist unless the action is taken. An emergency exists if there is an immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, or to the population or habitat of any species. A regulation which is adopted pursuant to this section shall be supported by written findings adopted by the commission at the time of the adoption of the regulation setting forth the basis for the regulation. A regulation adopted pursuant to this section shall remain in effect for not more than 12 months from its effective date.

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