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. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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§ 2209’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/fish_and_game_code_section_2209

Original Source: Section 2209, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=2209. (last accessed May 12, 2025).