Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The exotic pets rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Exotic pets follow California Fish & Game Code §2118 and 14 CCR §671 restricted species lists. Ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and most non-native wildlife are illegal statewide. CDFW permits required for permitted exotic species.
14 CCR §671 enumerates restricted species requiring CDFW permit or barred entirely. Illegal in CA without permit: ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, monkeys, most squirrels, hedgehogs, gerbils. Legal without permit: most reptiles/snakes (non-venomous), hamsters, chinchillas, sulcata tortoises (with registration). Fresno County adds no additional exotic animal ordinance beyond state law for unincorporated residents.
CA F&G §2125: misdemeanor; up to $1,000 fine per animal plus confiscation. CDFW enforcement leads; Fresno County Animal Services assists.
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