§ 12156.5. — 12156.5. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 750, Sec. 16.)

(a)
The judge before whom any guide, as defined in Section 2535, is arraigned for a violation of this code, or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, may, upon the conviction of the person, order the revocation of the person’s privilege to hunt, fish, or guide for a period not to exceed three years from the date of the conviction.
(b)
For purposes of this section, a plea of nolo contendere or no contest or a forfeiture of bail is a conviction.
(c)
It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain, or attempt to obtain a guide license, sportfishing license, or hunting license during a period of revocation imposed under this section.
(d)
Neither the disposition of the criminal action other than by conviction nor the discretionary refusal of the judge to order revocation upon conviction impairs the right of the department to commence proceedings to order revocation of the guide license pursuant to Section 2546.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 750, Sec. 16.