Fish and Game Code - Chapter 6.5 of Division 3; Fish and Game Generally - Control of Illegally Taken Fish and Wildlife (secs. 2580 - 2589). Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision California Document type Legislation Date 1988 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Offences/penalties Trade in species Management/conservation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Chapter of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code of California, empowers the Department of Fish and Wildlife to impose civil liability for unlawful acts relative to the possession of or trading in endangered species or other species that are afforded protection under the Fish and Game Code. A civil penalty may be assessed for such violations and the Department shall consult, as to the appropriate civil or criminal remedy, with the district attorney in the jurisdiction where the violation was alleged to have occurred. All civil penalties and revenues from forfeitures collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Fish and Game Preservation Fund. Full text English Website leginfo.legislature.ca.gov