Clovis, CA Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- CA F&G §2118, CCR 14 §671
- Ferrets/Hedgehogs
- ILLEGAL statewide
- Max Fine
- $10,000 + 6 mo jail
- Permit Authority
- CDFW
- Legal
- Common pets, most reptiles
Summary
Exotic animals prohibited under CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CCR Title 14 §671. Ferrets, hedgehogs, monkeys, most wild animals illegal statewide. Clovis enforces state restricted species list.
Section 671(c), Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) (PDF) .
Entitlements Fee Description
Restricted Species Permit Application/Amendment New: $155.53 Renewal and Amendment: $80.60 Required for every new permit, permit renewal or amendment of an existing permit, nonrefundable.
Restricted Species Permit Inspection 1-5 Enclosures: $319.50 6-25 Enclosures: $448.00 26-50 Enclosures: $730.00 51-100 Enclosures: $1,147.50 101-500+ Enclosures: $4,234.50
Aquaculture: $2,124.75
ELE/MOU: $619.25 Required for every new permit or renewal of an existing permit. New and Renewal Inspection Fees Based on Number of Enclosures.
Animal Care (Detrimental Species) $652.25 Issued to any resident who has
Full Breakdown
California has one of the most restrictive exotic pet laws in the US. CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CA Code of Regulations Title 14 §671 prohibit possession of restricted species without a CDFW permit. Illegal pets include: ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders (non-native), monkeys/primates, large cats, wolves/hybrids, venomous reptiles, alligators/crocodiles, most parrots require no permit but some do. Legal without permit: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, most non-venomous reptiles, most birds, fish.
Violations & Fines
Illegal exotic pet: misdemeanor per CA F&G §2125, up to $10,000 fine and 6 months jail. Animal seized and either euthanized or sent to sanctuary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are ferrets legal in Clovis?
Can I keep a hedgehog?
Sources & Official References
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