Plain English Breakdown
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Allowing Mute Swans to Be Taken Without a Hunting License
This law allows people to take or keep mute swans without a hunting license until January 1, 2031, if they follow specific rules.
What This Bill Does
- Allows the taking and possession of mute swans under similar conditions as other listed nongame birds.
- Sets an end date for this allowance on January 1, 2031.
- Encourages people to report to the Department of Fish and Wildlife when they take or possess a mute swan.
- Requires the department to collect information about enforcement actions taken by its personnel related to taking or possessing mute swans.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who want to take or keep mute swans
- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Limits and Unknowns
- The law only applies until January 1, 2031.
- Taking the birds must comply with specified requirements.