California AB 2512 - Feb 19, 2022

California Assembly Bill 2512 (AB1512) edits the current law and adds language regarding the authority of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Specifically, it strikes the below current language:

The department shall publish from time to time as changes arise, a list of animals that may not be imported or transported into this state.

and replaces it with this:

Notwithstanding any other law, the department shall establish and maintain a list of wild animals that shall not be imported into, transported, or possessed in this state.

It also adds text that sounds very bad but is the authority already provided. Hopefully, this is only updating the current law with some new language but we are seeking additional information.

LINK to CA AB2512: Bill Text - AB-2512 Animals: aquatic plants: importation, transportation, and sheltering.

AB2512 was introduced by Assembly Member Richard Bloom. You may email him at https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.php?district=AD50 or call/fax/mail at Contact | Official Website - Assemblymember Richard Bloom Representing the 50th California Assembly District.

It has not been assigned to Committee (as of 2/20/22).

The additional new text:

(2) The department shall add a species to this list whenever it determines that prohibiting the importation, transportation, or possession of the species in the state is necessary to protect the public health and safety, native wildlife, or agricultural interests of the state.

(3) The department may remove a species from this list if it determines that prohibiting the importation, transportation, or possession of the species in the state is not necessary to protect public health and safety, native wildlife, or agricultural interests of the state.

(b) The department may establish the list required by subdivision (a) and any subsequent revision to the list as an emergency regulation. An emergency regulation adopted pursuant to this section shall be adopted by the department in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The initial adoption of the list, and any subsequent required addition of species under the regulation, is an emergency and shall be considered by the Office of Administrative Law as necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, and general welfare.

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