Exotic animals regulated by CA Fish & Game Code and CDFW. Ferrets and hedgehogs illegal statewide (CA Code of Regulations §671). Code Compliance and CDFW enforce.
Exotic pet ownership in Port Hueneme is governed by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulations and Ventura County animal ordinances. California prohibits many exotic species including ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and most primates. Permitted exotic pets may require a CDFW license. Ventura County Animal Services enforces exotic pet regulations within Port Hueneme. Reptiles are generally legal but venomous species are restricted. Any exotic pet that escapes or poses a public safety risk may be confiscated.
Possession of prohibited exotic animal: confiscation by CDFW or Animal Services plus fines of $500 to $10,000 under California Fish and Game Code. Keeping a restricted animal without required permits: $250 to $1,000 fine. Exotic animal at large posing public safety risk: impoundment plus cost recovery for capture operations.
Port Hueneme, CA
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