Impacts of Live American Bullfrogs and Non-Native Turtles Importation
Delve into the regulatory options addressing the impacts of importing live American bullfrogs and non-native turtles on California's native wildlife. Explore bans, exceptions, and recommendations put forth by the California Fish and Game Commission.
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IMPORTATION OF LIVE AMERICAN BULLFROGS AND NON-NATIVE TURTLES Presented to the California Fish and Game Commission by Commission Staff on February 8, 2017
PURPOSE Inform the Commission on possible regulatory options to address impacts of the importation of live American bullfrogs and non-native turtles on California s native wildlife
BACKGROUND Ecological Concerns Current Regulations Previous Commission Actions Source: NPS/Isaac Chellman Source: Gaby Ruso Source: Isaac Chellman
APPROACH OPTION 1: Ban importation with some exceptions OPTION 2: Ban importation with no exceptions OPTION 3: Ban importation and sale OPTION 4: Add to restricted species list
OPTION 1 Ban the importation except as allowed under Section 236(b)(2). Prohibits importation for live food market Continues importation for aquaculture, personal, pet, or hobby purposes Requires amendments to Title 14, CCR, sections 41.7 and 236
OPTION 2 Ban the importation with no exceptions. Prohibits importation for any purpose Still allows for sell of live animals Requires amendments to Title 14, CCR, sections 41.7 and 236 Requires amendments to Fish and Game Code sections 2271 and 15300
OPTION 3 Ban the importation and sale with no exceptions. Prohibits importation and sale for: Live food market Aquaculture Pet Industry Educational and scientific institutions Requires amendments to Title 14, CCR, sections 41.7 and 236 Requires amendments to Fish and Game Code sections 2271, 6851, 6852, and 15300
OPTION 4 Add to the list of restricted species. Prohibit importation, transportation, or possession except with a permit issued by DFW Requires amendments to Title 14, CCR, sections 41.7, 236, and 671 Requires amendments to Fish and Game Code sections 6881, 6883, and 6885
RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Option 1 - amend sections 236 and 41.7, Title 14, CCR, to prohibit the live importation of American bullfrogs and non-native turtles into California, except for as allowed under Section 236(a)(2). Source: DFW/Margaret Mantor Source: NPS/Isaac Chellman Source: DFW/Rhianna Lee
