Bill > AB764

This bill amends California's Fish and Game Code to allow mute swans (a specific species of swan scientifically known as Cygnus olor) to be taken or possessed without a hunting license, similar to other nongame birds like English sparrows and starlings. The bill encourages people who take or possess a mute swan to report their action to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and requires the department to collect information about enforcement actions related to mute swan taking and possession. This provision will remain in effect until January 1, 2031, after which it will become inoperative. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow landowners, lessees, or their authorized agents to take these nongame birds on their own property without a hunting license, while requiring other individuals to be licensed when taking such birds. The legislation provides a structured approach to managing mute swan populations by creating a reporting and tracking mechanism for their take and possession.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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