Fish and Game Code section 3680

(a)

Except as provided in subdivision (b), any person who purposely takes any racing pigeon that at the time of taking is registered with a recognized organization is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b)

This section does not apply to either of the following:

(1)

The taking of a registered racing pigeon by its owner.

(2)

The incidental take of a registered racing pigeon while shooting or taking a wild band-tailed pigeon or domestic pigeon (Columba livia).

Source: Section 3680, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=3680. (updated Jan. 1, 2024; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/fish_and_game_code_section_3680

Original Source: Section 3680, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=3680. (last accessed May 12, 2025).