Cupertino has no exotic-pet ordinance of its own; possession of wild and exotic animals is governed by California Fish and Game Code restrictions and state permit requirements, enforced through state and county agencies.
Cupertino's municipal code does not separately license or permit exotic pets. Instead, California law controls: the Fish and Game Code and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations prohibit private possession of many wild and dangerous animals, including most nondomestic cats, primates, and various reptiles and amphibians, without a state permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Common domestic pets and the four-animal household limit in CMC 19.28.030(H) still apply to allowed animals. Any animal kept in Cupertino must not create a nuisance or public-safety hazard under the City's nuisance provisions. Prospective owners should verify an animal's legal status with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before acquiring it, since state restricted-species rules override local silence.
Illegal possession of a restricted or prohibited species is enforced under state law and can result in confiscation, fines, and misdemeanor charges by the Department of Fish and Wildlife and county authorities.
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