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a) For purposes of this code, “wild pig” means any of the following: (1) (

A) A pig having two or more phenotypical characteristics specified in subparagraph (

B) that does not have a brand, tattoo, or other permanent mark or visible tag approved by the Department of Food and Agriculture pursuant to

Section of the Food and Agricultural Code. (

B) Phenotypical characteristics include all of the following: (

i) Having a coat described by all of the following: long, dark, coarse bristles and guard hairs; the undercoat, when present, is lighter in color than the overlaying coat; and individual hairs have bristle tips that are lighter in color than the rest of the hair shaft. (ii) Having dark “point” coloration: distal portion of the snout, ears, legs, and tail are dark brown to black in coloration. (iii) Having a skeletal appearance that has both of the following characteristics: the skull is large, measuring up to one-third of the total body length; and a short massive trunk with underdeveloped hindquarters. (iv) Having a head with small, deep-set eyes and an elongated snout. (

v) Having a tail held straight or slightly curved but containing muscular structure to curl the tail. (vi) Having teeth satisfying all of the following, as applicable: males have well-developed canine teeth; upper canines are relatively short and grow sideways early in life and gradually curl upwards with age; lower canines are sharper and longer with exposed parts measuring up to cm (4.7 inches) in length.

(2) A free-roaming pig, feral pig, or European wild boar having no visible tags, markings, or characteristics indicating that the pig or boar is from a domestic herd. (

b) This

section shall become operative on July 1, 2024.