Long Beach, CA Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)
Key Facts
- Ferrets
- ILLEGAL in California
- Hedgehogs
- ILLEGAL in California
- State Law
- CA Code of Regs §671 (CDFW)
- Permits
- Required for CDFW-regulated species
Summary
Exotic pets regulated by state and city. Ferrets and hedgehogs are ILLEGAL in California. CDFW permits required for regulated species. City prohibits dangerous animals.
Fees Restricted Species Permits are required for every person who imports, exports, transports, or possesses any restricted animal listed in 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 Insp
Full Breakdown
California Code of Regulations §671 (via CDFW) prohibits ferrets and hedgehogs statewide. Long Beach Animal Care Services also enforces city-level exotic animal restrictions. Dangerous exotic animals (large cats, primates, venomous reptiles) require state permits and are effectively prohibited in residential settings.
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