Practice Areas : Migratory Birds
Birds are a ubiquitous part of our human environment and few of us worry about criminal liability when a bird hits a window or a cat drags a bird in from the back yard. But what if your organization runs into bird nests during construction or has birds fly into your organization’s operations? Did you know that killing or even disturbing a bird in it’s nest can result in criminal liability under both California and Federal Law? The California Fish and Game Code, the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and both state and Federal law on endangered species and their implementing regulations and policies can often be confusing and create overlapping and inconsistent results when applied to particular situation. Thomas Napoli has experience with these statutes and can help your organization understand how these laws can affect your organizations interests and operations. Let Thomas Napoli help your organization find a path forward through what can often be a minefield of law and regulation.
