California AB1673 allows authorized personnel to use tear gas on wolves for aversive conditioning.

California AB1673 amends the Fish and Game Code to permit individuals authorized by the department to apply aversive conditioning on wolves to purchase, possess, or use tear gas weapons that expel a projectile. This authorization requires approval from the sheriff of a county or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and county. The bill also outlines specific uses for the county fish and wildlife propagation fund, including public education, wildlife care, habitat improvement, and wildlife coexistence programs.

California AB1673 allows authorized personnel to use tear gas on wolves for aversive conditioning.

California AB1673 amends the Fish and Game Code to permit individuals authorized by the department to apply aversive conditioning on wolves to purchase, possess, or use tear gas weapons that expel a projectile. This authorization requires approval from the sheriff of a county or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and county. The bill also outlines specific uses for the county fish and wildlife propagation fund, including public education, wildlife care, habitat improvement, and wildlife coexistence programs.