Section 4650 - [Operative 7/1/2024] Defined(a)For purposes of this code, "wild pig" means any of the following: (1)(A)A pig having two or more phenotypical characteristics specified in subparagraph (B) that does not have a brand, tattoo, or other permanent mark or visible tag approved by the Department of Food and Agriculture pursuant to Section 10791 of the Food and Agricultural Code.(B)Phenotypical characteristics include all of the following: (i)Having a coat described by all of the following: long, dark, coarse bristles and guard hairs; the undercoat, when present, is lighter in color than the overlaying coat; and individual hairs have bristle tips that are lighter in color than the rest of the hair shaft.(ii)Having dark "point" coloration: distal portion of the snout, ears, legs, and tail are dark brown to black in coloration.(iii)Having a skeletal appearance that has both of the following characteristics: the skull is large, measuring up to one-third of the total body length; and a short massive trunk with underdeveloped hindquarters.(iv)Having a head with small, deep-set eyes and an elongated snout.(v)Having a tail held straight or slightly curved but containing muscular structure to curl the tail.(vi)Having teeth satisfying all of the following, as applicable: males have well-developed canine teeth; upper canines are relatively short and grow sideways early in life and gradually curl upwards with age; lower canines are sharper and longer with exposed parts measuring up to 12 cm (4.7 inches) in length.(2)A free-roaming pig, feral pig, or European wild boar having no visible tags, markings, or characteristics indicating that the pig or boar is from a domestic herd.(b)This section shall become operative on July 1, 2024.Ca. Fish and Game Code § 4650
Added by Stats 2022 ch 469 (SB 856),s 23, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by Stats 2022 ch 469 (SB 856),s 22, eff. 1/1/2023.Repealed and added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 998, Sec. 5.