Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 703 – Miscellaneous Applications, Tags, Seals, Licenses, Permits, and Fees.

(a) Applications, Forms and Fees for January 1 through December 31 (Calendar Year).
1. (1) Permits for Restricted Species
  1. (A) 2012 Restricted Species Permit Fees
    1.
    Restricted Species Permit Application (New)
    $104.25
    2.
    Restricted Species Permit Application (Amended or Renewal)
    $ 53.50
    3.
    Animal Care -- Welfare Species
    $ 53.00
    4.
    Animal Care -- Detrimental Species
    $445.50
    5.
    Aquaculture
    $445.50
    6.
    AZA -- Detrimental Species
    $445.50
    7.
    Breeding
    $445.50
    8.
    Resident Broker/Dealer
    $445.50
    9.
    Nonresident Broker/Dealer
    $890.50
    10.
    Resident Exhibiting
    $445.50
    11.
    Nonresident Exhibiting
    $890.50
    12.
    Native Species Exhibiting
    $445.50
    13.
    Resident Nuisance Bird Abatement
    $445.50
    14.
    Nonresident Nuisance Bird Abatement
    $890.50
    15.
    Research -- Detrimental Species
    $445.50
    16.
    Shelter
    $ 53.00
    17.
    Single Event Breeding for Exhibitors
    $ 53.00
    18.
    Fish
    $445.50
    19.
    Fee for annual inspection (All permits except Aquaculture and Fish) based on number of Animal Enclosures:
    1-5 Enclosures
    $221.27
    6-25 Enclosures
    $312.45
    26-50 Enclosures
    $512.22
    51-100 Enclosures
    $807.72
    101-500+ Enclosures
    $2,994.77
    20.
    Fee for one bi-annual inspection (Aquaculture)
    $1,500.00
    21.
    Fee for re-inspections for violations or non-compliance issues
    $171.62
    22.
    ELE and MOU fee
    $433.25
    23.
    ELE and MOU renewal fee
    $ 52.00
  2. (B) New Restricted Species Permit Application (FG 1312 (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. Any person applying for all permits specified in subsections 671.1(b)(1)-(12), except for the permit specified in subsection 671.1(b)(7) (Native Species Exhibiting Permit), shall submit this application when applying for a new permit.
  3. (C) Native Species Exhibiting Permit Amendment Request form (FG 1312a (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. Any person with a valid Native Species Exhibiting Permit specified in subsection 671.1(b)(7) and requests to add species, change authorizations and conditions or change the facility's name and/or address shall submit this form.
  4. (D) New Native Species Exhibiting Permit Application (FG 1312b (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. Any person applying for the Native Species Exhibiting Permit specified in subsection 671.1(b)(7) shall submit this application when applying for a new permit.
  5. (E) Restricted Species Permit Inventory of Animals form (FG 1313 (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. Any person applying for any permits specified in subsections 671.1(b)(1)-(12), except for the permit specified in subsection 671.1(b)(7) (Native Species Exhibiting Permit), shall submit this form when applying for a new permit.
  6. (F) Native Species Exhibiting Permit Inventory of Animals form (FG 1313a (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. Any person applying for the Native Species Exhibiting Permit specified in subsection 671.1(b)(7) shall submit this form when applying for a new permit.
  7. (G) Restricted Species Permit Amendment Request form (FG 1313b (Rev. 3/12)), incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. Any person with a valid permit specified in subsections 671.1(b)(1)-(12), except for the permit specified in subsection 671.1(b)(7) (Native Species Exhibiting Permit), and requests to add species, change authorizations and conditions or change the facility's name and/or address shall submit this form.
  8. (H) Restricted Species Nonresident Exhibiting Permit Itinerary form (FG 1316 (New 11/10)), incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. Any person applying for a Nonresident Exhibiting Permit specified in subsection 671.1(b)(6) or amending an existing itinerary on file with the department shall submit this form as required in subsection 671.1(c)(3)(F).
  9. (I) Any person renewing an existing restricted species permit specified in Section 671.1(b), shall submit their request using an annual report generated and provided by the department.
2. (2) Commercial Permit for Native Rattlesnakes
  1. (A) 2018 Commercial Native Rattlesnake Permit Application, DFW 1044 (NEW 9/2018), incorporated by reference herein.
1. Commercial Native Rattlesnake Permit Fee (New)
$ 208.50
2. Commercial Native Rattlesnake Permit Fee (Renewal)
$ 113.00
3. Fee for one initial inspection per facility
1. (B) Commercial Native Rattlesnake Permit Record, DFW 1044A (NEW 4/2018), incorporated by reference herein.
2. (3) Determination that a Transgenic Aquatic Animal is not Detrimental
  1. (A) The applicant shall apply in the form of a letter, on letterhead if an entity, for a department determination that a transgenic aquatic animal is not detrimental in accordance with Section 1.92 and shall include all of the following:
    1. 1. The name, mailing address, telephone number(s), and e-mail address of the person seeking to import, possess, distribute, and sell the transgenic aquatic animal or of the principal contact person if an entity seeks to import, possess, distribute, and sell the transgenic aquatic animal.
    2. 2. A detailed analysis based on credible science containing:
      1. a. The common and scientific names of the species for which an exemption is sought.
      2. b. A description of the life history of the species.
      3. c. A description of the method(s) by which the genome of the species has been deliberately altered, modified, or engineered.
      4. d. The known or anticipated effects of the genetic alteration, modification or engineering of the species.
      5. e. An analysis of the potential risk to native fish, wildlife, or plants posed by the presence of the transgenic aquatic animal within California.
      6. f. A description of the applicant's proposed importation, possession, distribution, and sale of the transgenic aquatic animal within California.
    3. 3. Certification in the following language: I certify that the information submitted in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement herein may subject the application to rejection, or the department determination to revocation, and to civil and criminal penalties under the laws of the State of California.
      1. a. The original signature of the person, or principal contact person if an entity, seeking the determination.
    4. 4. The applicant shall submit a separate application and nonrefundable fee of $4,790 per species of transgenic aquatic animal.
    5. 5. The applicant shall submit one paper copy, and an electronic copy (via email or other device as directed by department staff) containing all application materials, and the application fee, to the Fisheries Branch Chief at 1010 Riverside Pkwy, West Sacramento, CA, 95605.
  2. (B) Contents of the Department Determination
    1. 1. The department shall issue a determination in writing, based on the information provided by the applicant, and any other relevant credible scientific information in the possession of the department or submitted to the department.
    2. 2. The determination shall state whether:
      1. a. The presence of the transgenic aquatic animal within California is detrimental and subject to regulation under Section 671 and subsection 671.1(a)(8); or,
      2. b. The presence of the transgenic aquatic animal within California is not detrimental and poses no reasonably foreseeable risk to native fish, wildlife, or plants and is not subject to regulation under Section 671 and subsection 671.1(a)(8).
      3. c. In making its determination, the department may impose reasonable conditions to ensure the proposed importation, possession, distribution, and sale of the transgenic aquatic animal within California is not detrimental to native fish, wildlife, or plants.
      4. d. The department may revoke or change its determination at any time upon newly-obtained information or circumstances involving said animal's detrimental impacts.
    3. 3. If the department identifies deficiencies in the application, requiring additional time or further review, the department shall reject the application and provide written notification of the identified deficiencies in the application to the applicant. No additional fee is required if the application, with required information, is resubmitted within one year of receipt of the original application.
  3. (C) Effect of Department Determination
    1. 1. Once it receives a determination from the department that the transgenic aquatic animal poses no reasonably foreseeable risk to native fish, wildlife, or plants, the applicant or its authorized agent may import, possess, distribute, and sell the animal within the state provided that both the applicant and its authorized agent possess and provide within three business days, upon request by the department, a copy of the department's determination.
    2. 2. Any wholesaler or retailer purchasing a transgenic aquatic animal from the applicant or its authorized agent may import, possess, distribute, and sell the animal provided that the wholesaler or retailer possesses and provides within three business days, upon request by the department, both a copy of the department's determination and written documentation to demonstrate that the animal that the wholesaler or retailer purchased originated from the applicant or its authorized agent.
    3. 3. Individuals purchasing a transgenic aquatic animal that originated from the applicant, its authorized agent, or wholesalers or retailers as authorized by this section may possess the animal, without a copy of the department's determination or any other documentation, provided that the animal is maintained in a closed system and not placed in the waters of the state.
$ 606.50
(b) Applications, Forms and Fees for July 1 through June 30 (Fiscal Year).
1. (1) Falconry.
  1. (A) 2013-2014 Falconry Fees
    1.
    License Application
    $ 13.75
    2.
    Examination
    $ 50.00
    3.
    Inspection Fee: 1-5 Enclosures
    $259.00
    Each enclosure over 5
    $ 12.75
    4.
    Re-inspection
    $216.00
    5.
    Administrative Processing Fee
    $ 12.75
    6.
    Special Raptor Capture Drawing Application
    $ 7.50
    7.
    Special Raptor Capture Permit
    $ 12.75
    8.
    Nonresident Falconer Raptor Capture Permit
    $319.00
  2. (B) Falconry License Renewal Application (DFW 360 (Rev. 07/2025)) incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. An applicant for a license renewal that has not lapsed as specified in subsection 670(e) shall submit a License Renewal Application with the appropriate fee(s) listed on form DFW 360.
  3. (C) New Falconry License Application (DFW 360b (Rev. 07/2025)) incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. An applicant for a new license as specified in subsection 670(e) shall submit a New Falconry License Application with the appropriate fee(s) listed on form DFW 360b.
    2. 2. An applicant for a lapsed license renewal as specified in subsection 670(e) shall submit a New Falconry License Application with the appropriate fee(s) listed on form DFW 360b.
  4. (D) Apprentice Falconer's Annual Progress Report (FG 360c (New 2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. A licensed Apprentice falconer who is applying for license renewal, or within 10 calendar days after expiration of the license, whichever comes first, shall submit an Apprentice Falconer's Annual Progress Report as required in subsection 670(f).
  5. (E) Raptor Facilities and Falconry Equipment Inspection Report (DFW 360d (Rev. 07/2025)) incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. A new applicant, an applicant renewing a lapsed license, or a licensee that moves housing facilities to a new address, shall initiate an inspection by submitting a Raptor Facilities and Falconry Equipment Inspection Report as required in subsection 670(j) with the specified Inspection Fee(s) listed on form DFW 360d.
  6. (F) Resident Falconer Raptor Capture Recapture and Release Report (FG 360f (New 2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. A licensee shall submit a Resident Falconer Raptor Capture Recapture and Release Report to report a capture, recapture or release of a raptor as required in subsection 670(f).
  7. (G) Falconry Hunting Take Report (FG 360h (New 2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. An applicant for license renewal or within 10 calendar days after expiration of the license, whichever comes first, shall submit a Falconry Hunting Take Report as required in subsection 670(f).
  8. (H) Special Raptor Capture Drawing Application (FG 360i (New 2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. Any resident or nonresident possessing a valid General or Master falconry license may submit a Special Raptor Capture Drawing Application with the appropriate fee(s) listed in paragraph (b)(1)(A) to be entered into a drawing for a Special Raptor Capture Permit as required in subsection 670(g) for the Northern goshawk or prairie falcon.
  9. (I) Nonresident Falconer Application for Raptor Capture Permit (FG 361 (New-2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. A nonresident licensed falconer applying to capture a raptor, excluding species with capture quotas, as specified in subsection 670(g) shall submit a Nonresident Falconer Application for Raptor Capture Permit with the appropriate fee(s) listed in paragraph (b)(1)(A).
  10. (J) Nonresident Falconer Raptor Capture Permit and Report (FG 361a (New -2/13)) incorporated by reference herein.
    1. 1. A nonresident licensed falconer shall submit a Nonresident Falconer Raptor Capture Permit and Report, whether successful or unsuccessful in capturing a raptor, as required in subsection 670(g).
(c) Applications, Forms and Fees for multi-year permits valid from date of issuance.
1. (1) Scientific Collecting Permits (SCPs)
  1. (A) Application and Permit Fees
    1. 1. General Use application and permit fees are required per the department review program as outlined in Title 14, Section 650(d), CCR. Specific Use application and permit fees include all department review programs.
      Application Fee
      Permit Fee
      a.
      Scientific Collecting Permit, General Use -- Application: Inland Fisheries (form DFW 1379GF, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein); Marine (form DFW 1379GM, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein); and Terrestrial Wildlife (form DFW 1379GW, Rev 01/2024, incorporated by reference herein). Fees are for new and renewing Individual and Entity Permitholders.
      $44.76
      $185.34
      b.
      Scientific Collecting Permit, General Use -- Application (Student). Use Application forms DFW 1379GW, GF and/or GM. Fees are for new and renewing Student Permitholders.
      $25.00
      $50.00
      c.
      Scientific Collecting Permit, Specific Use -- Application (form DFW 1379S, Rev 01/2024, incorporated by reference herein). Fees are for new and renewing Individual and Entity Permitholders.
      $71.62
      $269.08
      d.
      Scientific Collecting Permit, Specific Use -- Application (Student). Use Application form DFW 1379S. Fees are for new and renewing Student Permitholders.
      $25.00
      $50.00
    The application fee and amendment fee is non-refundable for all permit categories and types. Application and amendment fees shall be submitted with an application, and the permit fee is due within 60 calendar days upon after notice of permit approval, or the Department may refuse to issue the permit and change the approval into a denial. The application fee is required, should an applicant re-apply. All fees are subject to Section 713 of Fish and Game Code, and may be adjusted to include other fees required by license agents, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 1055.
  2. (B) Application request for SCP Amendment.
    1.
    Individual and Entity Permitholders -- General Amendments may be requested for General Use level permits only. Specific Amendments may be requested for Specific Use level permits only.
    Amendment Fee
    a.
    Scientific Collecting Permit, General Use -- Amendment: Inland Fisheries (form DFW 1379GFA, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein); Marine (form DFW 1379GMA, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein); Terrestrial Wildlife (form DFW 1379 GWA, Rev 01/2024, incorporated by reference herein)
    $61.04
    b.
    Scientific Collecting Permit, Specific Use -- Amendment (form DFW 1379SA, Rev 01/2024, incorporated by reference herein)
    $89.28
    2.
    Students -- Amendments may be requested for General and Specific use level permits.
    a.
    Scientific Collecting Permit Amendment -- Student (use forms DFW 1379GFA, GMA, GWA and/or SA)
    $25.00
  3. (C) Additional forms for all Permitholders.
    1.
    Scientific Collecting -- Mandatory Wildlife Report (form DFW 1379a, New 09/01/17, incorporated by reference herein)
    No Fee
    2.
    Scientific Collecting -- Notification of Field Work or Activity (form DFW 1379b, New 07/01/17, incorporated by reference herein)
    No Fee
    3.
    Transfer of Possession -- Chain of Custody (form DFW 1379c, New 07/01/17, incorporated by reference herein)
    No Fee
    4.
    Scientific Collecting -- Standard Conditions for All Permits (form DFW 1379d, New 07/01/17, incorporated by reference herein)
    No Fee
2. (2) Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits
  1. (A) Application and Inspection Fees. All fees, except for late fees, are subject to Section 713 of the Fish and Game Code and may be adjusted to include other fees required by license agents, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 1055.1.
  2. (B) Fees.
    Permit Type
    Application Fee
    Inspection Fee
    Late Fee
    1.
    Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit, Primary Facility -- New Application. Fees are for new permit applicants.
    $68.25 (non-refundable)
    $189.00 (refundable)
    No Fee
    2.
    Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit, Primary Facility -- Renewal Application.
    $68.25 (non-refundable)
    No Fee
    $25.00 (non-refundable)
    3.
    Wildlife Rehabilitation Sub-Permit -- New Application.
    No Fee
    No Fee
    No Fee
    4.
    Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit, Specialty Rehabilitation Authorization -- Permit Amendment.
    $68.25 (non-refundable)
    $189.00 (refundable)
    No Fee
    5.
    Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit, Facility Change -- Permit Amendment.
    No Fee
    $189.00 (refundable)
    No Fee
    6
    Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit, Sub-Permit, or Specialty Rehabilitation Authorization -- Administrative Update.
    No Fee
    No Fee
    No Fee

Note: Authority cited: Sections 713, 1002, 1002.5, 1050, 2118, 2120, 2122, 2150, 2150.2, 2157 and 5060, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 395, 396, 398, 713, 1002, 1002.5, 1050, 2116, 2116.5, 2117, 2118, 2120, 2125, 2150, 2150.2, 2150.4, 2151, 2157, 2190, 2193, 2271, 3005.5, 3007, 3503, 3503.5, 3511, 3513, 3950, 5060, 5061, 10500, 12000 and 12002, Fish and Game Code; and Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 21.82 and 21.85; and Opinion of the United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit (Stavrianoudakis, et al. v. USFWS, et al., (2024) 108 F.4th 1128).

History

1. New section filed 3-9-2011; operative 4-8-2011 (Register 2011, No. 10).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)(A)-(D) and (a)(1)(G) filed 5-21-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)(A)19.-21., new subsections (a)(1)(A)22.-23. and amendment of subsections (a)(1)(B)-(G) and (a)(1)(H)1. filed 12-20-2012; operative 1-19-2013 (Register 2012, No. 51).

4. New subsections (b)-(b)(1)(J)1., subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 8-27-2013; operative 1-1-2014 pursuant to section 21.29(b)(11), title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (Register 2013, No. 35).

5. New subsections (a)(2)-(a)(2)(C), amendment of subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 8-11-2014; operative 8-11-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2014, No. 33).

6. New subsections (a)(3)-(a)(3)(C)3. filed 12-10-2015; operative 1-1-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 50).

7. Repealer of subsections (a)(2)-(a)(2)(C) and (c) and amendment of Note filed 3-17-2017; operative 3-17-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 11).

8. New subsections (c)-(c)(1)(C)4. and amendment of Note filed 5-1-2018; operative 10-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 18).

9. New subsections (a)(2)-(a)(2)(B) and amendment of Note filed 11-28-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 48).

10. Amendment of subsection (a)(3)(A)5. filed 11-13-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 46).

11. Amendment of subsection (c)(1)(A)1.a., (c)(1)(A)1.c. and (c)(1)(B)1.a.-b. filed 11-26-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 48).

12. New subsections (c)(2)-(c)(2)(B) filed 8-13-2025; operative 8-13-2025 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 265 (Register 2025, No. 33).

13. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)(B)-(C)2. and (b)(1)(E)-(E)1. and amendment of Note filed 9-15-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 38).