I had a hard time finding this law for the longest time because the word ferret is not used in the text of the California Code, only the scientific name for the weasel family (Mustelidae)
. There is huge debate within the state regarding this law and I am not posting this to voice an opinion as to whether it should remain law or be revoked, I am merely posting this so people might be able to more easily locate the law.
| 2118. It is unlawful to import, transport, possess, or release alive into this state, except under a revocable, nontransferable permit as provided in this chapter and the regulations pertaining thereto, any wild animal of the following species: |
| (b) Class Mammalia (mammals)
Order Primates
All species except those in family Homonidae Order Carnivora (carnivores)
All species, except domestic dogs (Canis familiaris)
and domestic cats (Felis catus). Mammals of the orders Primates, Edentata, Dermoptera, Monotremata, Pholidota, Tubulidentata, Proboscidea, Perissodactyla, Hyracoidea, Sirenia and Carnivora are restricted for the welfare of the animals, except animals of the families Viverridae and Mustelidae in the order Carnivora are restricted because such animals are undesirable and a menace to native wildlife, the agricultural interests of the state, or to the public health or safety. |
A link to the full text of the CA Codes, go here and search for Mustelidae:
CA Code
