Young v. Department of Fish & Game

Opinion

ZIEBARTH, J. *

I

Statement of the Case

This case, which is apparently a case of first impression, involves the validity of regulations adopted by appellant, California Fish and Game Commission (hereinafter referred to as Commission), to regulate commercial activity regarding two species of wildlife (i.e., reptiles and amphibians). The regulations permitted commercial collecting of these two species for scientific and educational purposes, but prohibited such activity for the pet trade. Respondents, who are or were commercial collectors, challenged the regulations (Cal. Admin. Code, tit.…