California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1 - Fish and Game Commission-Department of Fish and Game
Subdivision 3 - General Regulations
Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous
Section 703 - Miscellaneous Applications, Tags, Seals, Licenses, Permits, and Fees
Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 703
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024
(a) Applications, Forms and Fees for January 1 through December 31 (Calendar Year).
(1) Permits for Restricted Species
(A) 2012 Restricted Species Permit Fees
| 1. | Restricted Species Permit Application (New) | $104.25 |
| 2. | Restricted Species Permit Application (Amended or Renewal) | $ 53.50 |
| 3. | Animal Care -- Welfare Species | $ 53.00 |
| 4. | Animal Care -- Detrimental Species | $445.50 |
| 5. | Aquaculture | $445.50 |
| 6. | AZA -- Detrimental Species | $445.50 |
| 7. | Breeding | $445.50 |
| 8. | Resident Broker/Dealer | $445.50 |
| 9. | Nonresident Broker/Dealer | $890.50 |
| 10. | Resident Exhibiting | $445.50 |
| 11. | Nonresident Exhibiting | $890.50 |
| 12. | Native Species Exhibiting | $445.50 |
| 13. | Resident Nuisance Bird Abatement | $445.50 |
| 14. | Nonresident Nuisance Bird Abatement | $890.50 |
| 15. | Research -- Detrimental Species | $445.50 |
| 16. | Shelter | $ 53.00 |
| 17. | Single Event Breeding for Exhibitors | $ 53.00 |
| 18. | Fish | $445.50 |
| 19. | Fee for annual inspection (All permits except Aquaculture and Fish) based on number of Animal Enclosures: | |
| 1-5 Enclosures | $221.27 | |
| 6-25 Enclosures | $312.45 | |
| 26-50 Enclosures | $512.22 | |
| 51-100 Enclosures | $807.72 | |
| 101-500+ Enclosures | $2,994.77 | |
| 20. | Fee for one bi-annual inspection (Aquaculture) | $1,500.00 |
| 21. | Fee for re-inspections for violations or non-compliance issues | $171.62 |
| 22. | ELE and MOU fee | $433.25 |
| 23. | ELE and MOU renewal fee | $ 52.00 |
(B)
New Restricted Species Permit Application (FG 1312 (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated
by reference herein.
1. Any person applying
for all permits specified in subsections
671.1(b)(1)-(12),
except for the permit specified in subsection
671.1(b)(7)
(Native Species Exhibiting Permit), shall submit this application when applying
for a new permit.
(C)
Native Species Exhibiting Permit Amendment Request form (FG 1312a (Rev. 3/12)),
incorporated by reference herein.
1. Any
person with a valid Native Species Exhibiting Permit specified in subsection
671.1(b)(7) and
requests to add species, change authorizations and conditions or change the
facility's name and/or address shall submit this form.
(D) New Native Species Exhibiting Permit
Application (FG 1312b (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated by reference herein.
1. Any person applying for the Native Species
Exhibiting Permit specified in subsection
671.1(b)(7) shall
submit this application when applying for a new permit.
(E) Restricted Species Permit Inventory of
Animals form (FG 1313 (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated by reference herein.
1. Any person applying for any permits
specified in subsections
671.1(b)(1)-(12),
except for the permit specified in subsection
671.1(b)(7)
(Native Species Exhibiting Permit), shall submit this form when applying for a
new permit.
(F) Native
Species Exhibiting Permit Inventory of Animals form (FG 1313a (Rev. 3/12)),
incorporated by reference herein.
1. Any
person applying for the Native Species Exhibiting Permit specified in
subsection
671.1(b)(7) shall
submit this form when applying for a new permit.
(G) Restricted Species Permit Amendment
Request form (FG 1313b (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated by reference herein.
1. Any person with a valid permit specified
in subsections
671.1(b)(1)-(12),
except for the permit specified in subsection
671.1(b)(7)
(Native Species Exhibiting Permit), and requests to add species, change
authorizations and conditions or change the facility's name and/or address
shall submit this form.
(H) Restricted Species Nonresident Exhibiting
Permit Itinerary form (FG 1316 (New 11/10)), incorporated by reference herein.
1. Any person applying for a Nonresident
Exhibiting Permit specified in subsection
671.1(b)(6) or
amending an existing itinerary on file with the department shall submit this
form as required in subsection
671.1(c)(3)(F).
(I) Any person renewing an existing
restricted species permit specified in Section
671.1(b), shall
submit their request using an annual report generated and provided by the
department.
(2)
Commercial Permit for Native Rattlesnakes
(A)
2018 Commercial Native Rattlesnake Permit Application, DFW 1044 (NEW 9/2018),
incorporated by reference herein.
| 1. Commercial Native Rattlesnake Permit Fee (New) | $ 208.50 |
| 2. Commercial Native Rattlesnake Permit Fee (Renewal) | $ 113.00 |
| 3. Fee for one initial inspection per facility | $ 606.50 |
(B)
Commercial Native Rattlesnake Permit Record, DFW 1044A (NEW 4/2018),
incorporated by reference herein.
(3) Determination that a Transgenic Aquatic
Animal is not Detrimental
(A) The applicant
shall apply in the form of a letter, on letterhead if an entity, for a
department determination that a transgenic aquatic animal is not detrimental in
accordance with Section
1.92 and shall include all of the
following:
1. The name, mailing address,
telephone number(s), and e-mail address of the person seeking to import,
possess, distribute, and sell the transgenic aquatic animal or of the principal
contact person if an entity seeks to import, possess, distribute, and sell the
transgenic aquatic animal.
2. A
detailed analysis based on credible science containing:
a. The common and scientific names of the
species for which an exemption is sought.
b. A description of the life history of the
species.
c. A description of the
method(s) by which the genome of the species has been deliberately altered,
modified, or engineered.
d. The
known or anticipated effects of the genetic alteration, modification or
engineering of the species.
e. An
analysis of the potential risk to native fish, wildlife, or plants posed by the
presence of the transgenic aquatic animal within California.
f. A description of the applicant's proposed
importation, possession, distribution, and sale of the transgenic aquatic
animal within California.
3. Certification in the following language: I
certify that the information submitted in this application is complete and
accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false
statement herein may subject the application to rejection, or the department
determination to revocation, and to civil and criminal penalties under the laws
of the State of California.
a. The original
signature of the person, or principal contact person if an entity, seeking the
determination.
4. The
applicant shall submit a separate application and nonrefundable fee of $4,790
per species of transgenic aquatic animal.
5. The applicant shall submit one paper copy,
and an electronic copy (via email or other device as directed by department
staff) containing all application materials, and the application fee, to the
Fisheries Branch Chief at 830 S Street, Sacramento, CA
95811.
(B) Contents of
the Department Determination
1. The department
shall issue a determination in writing, based on the information provided by
the applicant, and any other relevant credible scientific information in the
possession of the department or submitted to the department.
2. The determination shall state whether:
a. The presence of the transgenic aquatic
animal within California is detrimental and subject to regulation under Section
671 and subsection
671.1(a)(8);
or,
b. The presence of the
transgenic aquatic animal within California is not detrimental and poses no
reasonably foreseeable risk to native fish, wildlife, or plants and is not
subject to regulation under Section
671 and subsection
671.1(a)(8).
c. In making its determination, the
department may impose reasonable conditions to ensure the proposed importation,
possession, distribution, and sale of the transgenic aquatic animal within
California is not detrimental to native fish, wildlife, or plants.
d. The department may revoke or change its
determination at any time upon newly-obtained information or circumstances
involving said animal's detrimental impacts.
3. If the department identifies deficiencies
in the application, requiring additional time or further review, the department
shall reject the application and provide written notification of the identified
deficiencies in the application to the applicant. No additional fee is required
if the application, with required information, is resubmitted within one year
of receipt of the original application.
(C) Effect of Department Determination
1. Once it receives a determination from the
department that the transgenic aquatic animal poses no reasonably foreseeable
risk to native fish, wildlife, or plants, the applicant or its authorized agent
may import, possess, distribute, and sell the animal within the state provided
that both the applicant and its authorized agent possess and provide within
three business days, upon request by the department, a copy of the department's
determination.
2. Any wholesaler or
retailer purchasing a transgenic aquatic animal from the applicant or its
authorized agent may import, possess, distribute, and sell the animal provided
that the wholesaler or retailer possesses and provides within three business
days, upon request by the department, both a copy of the department's
determination and written documentation to demonstrate that the animal that the
wholesaler or retailer purchased originated from the applicant or its
authorized agent.
3. Individuals
purchasing a transgenic aquatic animal that originated from the applicant, its
authorized agent, or wholesalers or retailers as authorized by this section may
possess the animal, without a copy of the department's determination or any
other documentation, provided that the animal is maintained in a closed system
and not placed in the waters of the
state.
(b) Applications, Forms and Fees for July 1 through June 30 (Fiscal Year).
(1) Falconry.
(A) 2013-2014 Falconry Fees
| 1. | License Application | $ 13.75 |
| 2. | Examination | $ 50.00 |
| 3. | Inspection Fee: 1-5 Enclosures | $259.00 |
| Each enclosure over 5 | $ 12.75 | |
| 4. | Re-inspection | $216.00 |
| 5. | Administrative Processing Fee | $ 12.75 |
| 6. | Special Raptor Capture Drawing Application | $ 7.50 |
| 7. | Special Raptor Capture Permit | $ 12.75 |
| 8. | Nonresident Falconer Raptor Capture Permit | $319.00 |
(B)
Falconry License Renewal Application (FG 360 (New 2/13)) incorporated by
reference herein.
1. An applicant for a
license renewal that has not lapsed as specified in subsection
670(e) shall
submit a License Renewal Application with the appropriate fee(s) listed in
paragraph (b)(1)(A).
(C)
New Falconry License Application (FG 360b (New 2/13)) incorporated by reference
herein.
1. An applicant for a new license as
specified in subsection
670(e) shall
submit a New Falconry License Application with the appropriate fee(s) listed in
paragraph (b)(1)(A).
2. An
applicant for a lapsed license renewal as specified in subsection
670(e) shall
submit a New Falconry License Application with the appropriate fee(s) listed in
Paragraph (b)(1)(A).
(D)
Apprentice Falconer's Annual Progress Report (FG 360c (New 2/13)) incorporated
by reference herein.
1. A licensed Apprentice
falconer who is applying for license renewal, or within 10 calendar days after
expiration of the license, whichever comes first, shall submit an Apprentice
Falconer's Annual Progress Report as required in subsection
670(f).
(E) Raptor Facilities and Falconry Equipment
Inspection Report (FG 360d (New 2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
1. A new applicant, an applicant renewing a
lapsed license, or a licensee that moves housing facilities to a new address,
shall initiate an inspection by submitting a Raptor Facilities and Falconry
Equipment Inspection Report as required in subsection
670(j) with the
specified Inspection Fee(s) listed in paragraph (b)(1)(A).
(F) Resident Falconer Raptor Capture
Recapture and Release Report (FG 360f (New 2/13)) incorporated by reference
herein.
1. A licensee shall submit a Resident
Falconer Raptor Capture Recapture and Release Report to report a capture,
recapture or release of a raptor as required in subsection
670(f).
(G) Falconry Hunting Take Report (FG 360h
(New 2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
1. An applicant for license renewal or within
10 calendar days after expiration of the license, whichever comes first, shall
submit a Falconry Hunting Take Report as required in subsection
670(f).
(H) Special Raptor Capture Drawing
Application (FG 360i (New 2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
1. Any resident or nonresident possessing a
valid General or Master falconry license may submit a Special Raptor Capture
Drawing Application with the appropriate fee(s) listed in paragraph (b)(1)(A)
to be entered into a drawing for a Special Raptor Capture Permit as required in
subsection
670(g) for the
Northern goshawk or prairie falcon.
(I) Nonresident Falconer Application for
Raptor Capture Permit (FG 361 (New-2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
1. A nonresident licensed falconer applying
to capture a raptor, excluding species with capture quotas, as specified in
subsection
670(g) shall
submit a Nonresident Falconer Application for Raptor Capture Permit with the
appropriate fee(s) listed in paragraph (b)(1)(A).
(J) Nonresident Falconer Raptor Capture
Permit and Report (FG 361a (New -2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
1. A nonresident licensed falconer shall
submit a Nonresident Falconer Raptor Capture Permit and Report, whether
successful or unsuccessful in capturing a raptor, as required in subsection
670(g).
(c) Applications, Forms and Fees for multi-year permits valid from date of issuance.
(1) Scientific Collecting Permits (SCPs)
(A) Application and Permit Fees
The application fee and amendment fee is non-refundable for all permit categories and types. Application and amendment fees shall be submitted with an application, and the permit fee is due within 60 calendar days upon after notice of permit approval, or the Department may refuse to issue the permit and change the approval into a denial. The application fee is required, should an applicant re-apply. All fees are subject to Section 713 of Fish and Game Code, and may be adjusted to include other fees required by license agents, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 1055.
1. General Use application and permit fees
are required per the department review program as outlined in Title 14, Section
650(d), CCR.
Specific Use application and permit fees include all department review
programs.
| Application Fee | Permit Fee | ||||
| a. | Scientific Collecting Permit, General Use -- Application: Inland Fisheries (form DFW 1379GF, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein); Marine (form DFW 1379GM, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein); and Terrestrial Wildlife (form DFW 1379GW, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein). Fees are for new and renewing Individual and Entity Permitholders. | $44.76 | $185.34 | ||
| b. | Scientific Collecting Permit, General Use -- Application (Student). Use Application forms DFW 1379GW, GF and/or GM. Fees are for new and renewing Student Permitholders. | $25.00 | $50.00 | ||
| c. | Scientific Collecting Permit, Specific Use -- Application (form DFW 1379S, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein). Fees are for new and renewing Individual and Entity Permitholders. | $71.62 | $269.08 | ||
| d. | Scientific Collecting Permit, Specific Use -- Application (Student). Use Application form DFW 1379S. Fees are for new and renewing Student Permitholders. | $25.00 | $50.00 |
(B) Application request for SCP Amendment.
| 1. | Individual and Entity Permitholders -- General Amendments may be requested for General Use level permits only. Specific Amendments may be requested for Specific Use level permits only. | ||||
| Amendment Fee | |||||
| a. | Scientific Collecting Permit, General Use -- Amendment: Inland Fisheries (form DFW 1379GFA, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein); Marine (form DFW 1379GMA, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein); Terrestrial Wildlife (form DFW 1379 GWA, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein) | $61.04 | |||
| b. | Scientific Collecting Permit, Specific Use -- Amendment (form DFW 1379SA, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein) | $89.28 | |||
| 2. | Students -- Amendments may be requested for General and Specific use level permits. | ||||
| a. | Scientific Collecting Permit Amendment -- Student (use forms DFW 1379GFA, GMA, GWA and/or SA) | $25.00 |
(C)
Additional forms for all Permitholders.
| 1. | Scientific Collecting -- Mandatory Wildlife Report (form DFW 1379a, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein) | No Fee | |||
| 2. | Scientific Collecting -- Notification of Field Work or Activity (form DFW 1379b, New 07/01/17, incorporated by reference herein) | No Fee | |||
| 3. | Transfer of Possession -- Chain of Custody (form DFW 1379c, New 07/01/17, incorporated by reference herein) | No Fee | |||
| 4. | Scientific Collecting -- Standard Conditions for All Permits (form DFW 1379d, New 07/01/17, incorporated by reference herein) | No Fee |
1. New
section filed 3-9-2011; operative 4-8-2011 (Register 2011, No.
10).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections
(a)(1)(A)-(D) and (a)(1)(G) filed 5-21-2012 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of
Regulations (Register 2012, No. 21).
3. Amendment of subsections
(a)(1)(A)19.-21., new subsections (a)(1)(A)22.-23. and amendment of subsections
(a)(1)(B)-(G) and (a)(1)(H)1. filed 12-20-2012; operative 1-19-2013 (Register
2012, No. 51).
4. New subsections (b)-(b)(1)(J)1., subsection
relettering and amendment of NOTE filed 8-27-2013; operative 1-1-2014 pursuant
to section
21.29(b)(11),
title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (Register 2013, No. 35).
5.
New subsections (a)(2)-(a)(2)(C), amendment of subsection (c) and amendment of
NOTE filed 8-11-2014; operative 8-11-2014 pursuant to Government Code section
11343.4(b)(4)(A)
(Register 2014, No. 33).
6. New subsections (a)(3)-(a)(3)(C)3. filed
12-10-2015; operative 1-1-2016 pursuant to Government Code section
11343.4(b)(3)
(Register 2015, No. 50).
7. Repealer of subsections (a)(2)-(a)(2)(C)
and (c) and amendment of NOTE filed 3-17-2017; operative 3-17-2017 pursuant to
Government Code section
11343.4(b)(3)
(Register 2017, No. 11).
8. New subsections (c)-(c)(1)(C)4. and
amendment of NOTE filed 5-1-2018; operative 10-1-2018 (Register 2018, No.
18).
9. New subsections (a)(2)-(a)(2)(B) and amendment of NOTE filed
11-28-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No.
48).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 713, 1002, 1002.5, 1050, 1055, 2118, 2120, 2122, 2150, 2150.2, 2157 and 5060, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 395, 396, 398, 713, 1002, 1002.5, 1050, 2116, 2116.5, 2117, 2118, 2120, 2125, 2150, 2150.2, 2150.4, 2151, 2157, 2190, 2193, 2271, 3005.5, 3007, 3503, 3503.5, 3511, 3513, 3950, 5060, 5061, 10500, 12000 and 12002, Fish and Game Code; and Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 21.29 and 21.30.
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