Mountain View prohibits ownership of wild and exotic animals consistent with California Fish and Game Code, limiting residents to common domestic pets and certain small reptiles.
Mountain View follows California Fish and Game Code and Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations prohibiting ownership of wild and exotic animals without state permits. Prohibited species include big cats, primates, venomous reptiles, large constrictor snakes over specified sizes, wolves, wolf hybrids, alligators, and most native California wildlife. Common domestic pets such as dogs, cats, small rodents, small birds, aquarium fish, and most non-venomous reptiles under a certain size are allowed without restriction. Ferrets remain illegal in California under state law. Any exotic animal requires documentation of a valid state permit upon request by SVACA officers. Violations can result in seizure and criminal charges.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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