§ 3801

3801. (a) Except as provided in Section 3000 and this section, the following nongame birds may be taken or possessed at any time:(1) English sparrow (Passer domesticus).(2) Starling (Sturnus vulgaris).(b) Notwithstanding Section 3007 or any other provision of this code or regulation adopted pursuant to this code requiring the possession of a hunting license, a landowner or lessee, or an agent of either in immediate possession of written authority from the landowner or lessee, shall not be required to obtain a hunting license or a depredation permit to take nongame birds listed in subdivision (a) on land owned or leased by the landowner or lessee.(c) All other persons taking a nongame bird listed in subdivision (a) shall be licensed pursuant to Section 3007.(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 77. (AB 1760) Effective January 1, 2024.)