California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 671 prohibits private possession of most exotic animals statewide, including in Reedley. Permits are not issued for private pet ownership.
California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 671 maintains a comprehensive list of restricted species that are illegal to import, possess, or transport without a special permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Restricted animals include primates, large cats (lions, tigers, leopards), bears, wolves, venomous reptiles, and many other species. Permits are generally issued only to qualified educational institutions, research facilities, and exhibitors, not for private pet ownership. Reedley Municipal Code Section 5-3-1 defines a vicious animal broadly as any animal, wild or domesticated, that has seriously bitten, inflicted severe injury on, or killed a human or domestic animal. Under the code, the animal control officer has authority to impound any animal found at large or posing a threat. Fresno County Environmental Health may also regulate certain exotic animal species within its jurisdiction. Common exotic pets such as ferrets, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders remain illegal in California regardless of local ordinances.
Possession of a restricted species without a permit is a misdemeanor under California Fish and Game Code, punishable by fines of up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. Confiscation of the animal is standard. Under Reedley code, vicious animals may be impounded and destroyed if they pose a public safety risk. Repeat violations carry escalating penalties.
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