LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 2223, as introduced, Nava. Wildlife management areas: nontoxic
shot.
The Ridley-Tree Condor Preservation Act requires the use of
nonlead centerfire rifle and pistol ammunition when taking big game
and coyote within specified areas. Existing law generally provides
that a violation of the fish and game laws is a crime.
This bill would require the use of nontoxic shot, as defined, when
shooting or hunting in state wildlife management areas. Under the
bill, a person who violates that requirement would be guilty of an
infraction punishable by a $500 fine for the first offense. Because
the act would create a new crime, this bill would create a
state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the
state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that
reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this
act for a specified reason.