If there are ventilation openings located on two opposite walls of the primary enclosure, the ventilation openings on each wall shall be at least 16 percent of the total surface area of each such wall; or, if there are ventilation openings located on all four walls of the primary enclosure, the ventilation openings on each such wall shall be at least 8 percent of the surface area of each such wall. At least one-third of the total minimum area required for ventilation of the primary enclosure shall be located on the lower one-half of the primary enclosure and at least one-third of the total minimum area required for ventilation of the primary enclosure shall be located on the upper one-half of the primary enclosure. Projecting rims or other devices shall be placed on the exterior of the outside walls to prevent obstruction of ventilation openings and to provide a minimum air circulation space of 1.9 centimeters (.75 inch) between the primary enclosure and any adjacent cargo or conveyance wall; and
Minimum length: cages shall be at least 1- 1/4 times the body length of quadruped (four-legged) animals, excluding the tail, or long enough for other animal species to lie down and get up normally.
Minimum height: cages shall be at least the full height of the animal plus 2 inches (antlers included in body height).
Minimum width: except for hoofstock, cages shall be at least 1- 1/2 times the body width of the animal. For hoofstock, the width of the cages shall be consistent to the needs of the animal to ensure its safe delivery.
Minimum length: cages shall be at least equal to the length of the animal as measured from the buttocks to the top of the head.
Minimum height: cages shall be at least 1- 1/2 times the height of the primate when it is in its natural posture.
Minimum width: cages shall be at least equal to the length of the animal as measured from the buttocks to the top of the head. The cage shall be large enough to allow the animal to lie down.
Notwithstanding the minimum requirements above, cages for adult chimpanzees and orangutans shall be at least 4' long ( L) x 4' wide (W) x 4' high (H) with one shelf or perch. When not traveling, an exercise cage of at least 6' (L) x 4' (W) x 6' (H) shall be provided for a minimum of four hours per day. For adult small monkeys and baboons, cages shall be at least 3' (L) x 3' (W) x 4' (H). When not traveling, an exercise cage of at least 4' (L) x 4' (W) x 6' (H) shall be provided for a minimum of four hours per day. Primates less than one year of age shall be transported in a cage of such size and construction which ensures its safe delivery.
Animals not used in performances or exercised regularly shall be placed in a space equal to 1/2 the minimum permanent space required for that species. Elephants accompanied by an attendant may be staked out in a roped off area which excludes the public.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 671.4
2. Amendment filed 5-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).
3. New subsection (d) filed 7-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 29).
4. Order of Repeal of subsection (d)(1)(f) filed 6-3-85 by OAL pursuant to Government Code section 11349.7; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 26).
5. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 9-20-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 38).
6. Repealer and new section filed 2-26-92; operative 2-26-92 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 92, No. 13).
7. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 8-27-98; operative 9-26-98 (Register 98, No. 35).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 2116.5 and 2120, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 2116.5, 2120, 2150 and 2150.3, Fish and Game Code.
2. Amendment filed 5-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).
3. New subsection (d) filed 7-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 29).
4. Order of Repeal of subsection (d)(1)(f) filed 6-3-85 by OAL pursuant to Government Code section 11349.7; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 26).
5. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 9-20-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 38).
6. Repealer and new section filed 2-26-92; operative 2-26-92 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 92, No. 13).
7. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 8-27-98; operative 9-26-98 (Register 98, No. 35).