California Bill Reinforces State Control Over Wildlife
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California Bill Reinforces State Control Over Wildlife





A California Assembly bill that will prevent a patchwork of local wildlife regulations across the state has advanced in the legislature.

Assembly Bill 2146, sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Canciamilla, D-Pittsburg, will forbid a city or county from adopting an ordinance that impacts the taking of fish and game unless it is necessary to protect public health and safety and it has an inconsequential effect upon the regulation of wildlife reserved to the state. The bill moved to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water after passing the Assembly on May 30, by a vote of 76 to 1.

According to the bill, a local government may consult with the Department of Fish and Game to petition the Fish and Game Commission to adopt a regulation if the ordinance does not meet the noted requirements. The bill further establishes a process for commission review of a local agency’s proposal.

The passage of AB 2146 will make it more difficult for animal rights groups to achieve their political agenda through local governments. It helps prevent a patchwork of wildlife regulations that will be detrimental to sportsmen and wildlife.

Assembly Bill 2146 is supported by the California Fish and Game Commission, as well as local, state and national sportsmen’s groups.

Take Action! California sportsmen should contact their senators today in support of AB 2146. Explain that the power to regulate hunting and fishing is best left in the hands of state wildlife professionals. To find your legislator, call (916) 445-4251 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.

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