Section 674 - Permits to Possess Desert Tortoises (Gopherus)(a) Desert tortoises may be possessed only under the authority of a permit issued by the department. The department may issue a permit for the possession of a desert tortoise provided the tortoise was legally acquired and possessed prior to March 7, 1973. The department may require an applicant for a permit to submit proof of the legal acquisition of any desert tortoise.(b) Applications for a tortoise permit shall be submitted on forms furnished by the department and may be filed with the department at any time. Upon approval of the application, the department shall provide a tag which shall be affixed to the desert tortoise as directed by the department.(c) No desert tortoise may be transferred to any other person without prior department approval.(d) Possession of a desert tortoise, regardless of subspecies, except under the authority of a department permit is in violation of this section. Untagged desert tortoises shall be seized by the department.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 674
1. New section filed 10-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 41).
2. Amendment of NOTE filed 7-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 29).
3. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 9-20-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 38).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending NOTE filed 8-8-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 32). Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 265, 1002 and 5002, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 201, 203.1, 265, 5000, 5001, 5002, 5060 and 5061, Fish and Game Code.
1. New section filed 10-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 41).
2. Amendment of NOTE filed 7-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 29).
3. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 9-20-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 38).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 8-8-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 32).