Fish and Game Code section 2209

(a)

Notwithstanding any other law, a person shall not sponsor, conduct, or operate a circus in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or domesticated horse.

(b)

Notwithstanding any other law, a person shall not exhibit or use any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or domesticated horse in a circus in this state.

Source: Section 2209, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=2209.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2020; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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§ 2209's source at ca​.gov