Exotic and wild animals are prohibited as pets in Rancho Cordova under California Code of Regulations Title 14 Section 671, which bans private possession of nondomestic species statewide without a permit from the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
California has one of the strictest exotic pet laws in the country. Title 14 CCR Section 671 prohibits private possession of species including primates, big cats, bears, wolves, ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, monk parakeets, and many reptiles. Rancho Cordova enforces this prohibition through Sacramento County Animal Services. Permits are available only for research, rehabilitation, educational, or commercial display purposes. Common domestic animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, small rodents, most parrots) and certain reptiles are allowed without special permits.
Misdemeanor with fines up to 1,000 dollars and possible jail time. Animals are typically confiscated.
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