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AB 2223, as amended, 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, commencing July 1, 2011, would prohibit the possession
or use of any shotgun shell loaded with anything other than nontoxic
shot, as defined, when taking migratory game birds, resident small
game, or nongame species under the authority of a hunting license
within a wildlife management area, as defined. Under the bill, a
person who violates that prohibition would be guilty of an infraction
punishable by a $500 fine for the first offense. Because the
act bill would create a new crime, this
bill would create impose 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.

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