Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 6 prohibits keeping wild or exotic animals as pets within city limits, deferring to California Fish and Game restricted species rules under Title 14 CCR Section 671.
Bakersfield Animal Care enforces a citywide ban on dangerous exotic species including big cats, primates, venomous reptiles, alligators, and large constrictor snakes. California Fish and Wildlife maintains the master restricted-species list under Title 14 CCR Section 671, and Bakersfield Code Chapter 6 incorporates state classifications. Permits are limited to accredited zoos, USDA-licensed exhibitors, and approved sanctuaries. Common pets like dogs, domestic cats, parakeets, hamsters, and aquarium fish remain unrestricted. Hedgehogs and ferrets are banned statewide regardless of local rules.
Possession of restricted exotic animals is a misdemeanor with fines up to 1,000 dollars per animal, mandatory surrender to authorities, and potential animal cruelty charges if conditions are inadequate.
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