California Fish and Game Code and Title 14 CCR 671 prohibit most exotic pets including large cats, primates, and many reptiles. San Bernardino defers to state rules and county permitting.
California has some of the most restrictive exotic-pet laws in the country. Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 671 lists restricted species such as big cats, wolves, bears, most non-human primates, ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and certain reptiles that are prohibited without a very limited state permit tied to a bona fide research, zoo, or educational use. San Bernardino Municipal Code and San Bernardino County animal code defer to state law and add local licensing for allowed exotics. Common pets such as dogs, cats, most parrots, aquarium fish, small rodents, and common lizards are permitted, but species such as ferrets, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders are illegal in California regardless of any local rule. Importing a restricted species without a permit can result in seizure, fines, and misdemeanor charges under CDFW enforcement.
CDFW seizure, misdemeanor charges, and fines up to 5000 dollars per violation under Fish and Game Code.
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