Abstract
California animal lovers, aviculturists and zoos have
come under the gun as SB 1766 wound its way, with
difficulty, through the legislative labyrinth of the
California Senate and Assembly. In its initial form SB
1766 would have out-right banned all birds, mammals,
reptiles and amphibians, except under permit, on
grounds it is contrary to their welfare to be kept in captivity; established a state licensing prog~am for all
animals incorporating the permit fee to rmse the
revenue'; and would have allowed Fish and Game personnel
to enter private premises without warrant to
inspect or confiscate any animals found in undesirable
conditions.