California Code of Regulations Title 14 Section 671 bans a long list of exotic species statewide, including ferrets, hedgehogs, and most non-native wildlife. Fontana enforces these state rules through Chapter 4 and defers to CDFW permits for allowed species.
California has one of the strictest exotic pet laws in the country. CCR Title 14 Section 671 (the Restricted Species List) prohibits possession of species the state deems harmful to agriculture, public health, or native wildlife without a specialized permit, and Food and Agricultural Code provisions back it up. Commonly desired pets that are illegal to keep in Fontana include ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, monk parakeets, most native reptiles and amphibians, and all big cats and non-human primates. Non-native reptiles like ball pythons, corn snakes, and leopard geckos are generally legal. Macaws, cockatoos, and other parrots purchased from legal sources are permitted. Fontana Municipal Code Chapter 4 incorporates state law and lets Animal Services seize illegal animals. Possession of a CDFW-issued restricted species permit does not waive local zoning rules, and HOAs may further limit permitted species. For any question about a specific species, check the CDFW restricted list before buying.
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