Is it legal to own a pet armadillo?
Prohibited
All armadillo species (family Dasypodidae) are restricted species designated "detrimental" (D), meaning a threat to native wildlife, agriculture or public safety.
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California
Every QuirkMaps topic for California, grouped by category. Each answer links to the official source it comes from.
Exotic pets
Vehicles
Can car dealerships open on Sundays?
Sunday sales allowed
California has no state law that stops car dealers from selling on Sunday.
Do adults have to wear motorcycle helmets?
All riders
California requires every motorcycle driver and passenger to wear a safety helmet, regardless of age.
Do you need a front license plate?
Front and rear plates
California issues two plates for passenger cars and requires one on the front and one on the rear.
Is it legal to pump your own gas?
Self-serve allowed
California allows self-service gas; state law assumes self-service and makes stations pump for disabled drivers who ask.
Is it legal to put a train horn on a car?
Allowed with limits
California has no train horn ban, but no horn may make an unreasonably loud or harsh sound.
Is there an annual vehicle safety inspection?
No safety inspection
California has no safety inspection for private cars, but most cars need a smog check.
Home & property
Are fireworks legal?
Sparklers and ground fireworks only
California allows only state-approved 'safe and sane' fireworks; rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers and other aerial or exploding items are illegal without a permit.
Food & drink
Are happy hour drink specials legal?
Allowed
California has no state rule limiting happy hour drink prices, though licensees generally may not give drinks away.
Is there a bottle deposit?
Bottle deposit law
California charges a refundable California Redemption Value (CRV) of 5 or 10 cents on most beverage containers.
Where can you buy liquor?
Private licensed stores
California licenses private businesses to sell distilled spirits for off-premises drinking; the state does not buy or sell liquor.
Time & calendar
Does the state observe daylight saving time?
Observes DST
California observes daylight saving time; a 2018 ballot measure lets lawmakers change that, but no change has been enacted.
Money & taxes
Are groceries taxed?
Groceries exempt
California exempts most groceries, legally called food products for human consumption, from sales tax.
Does the state have a lottery?
Has a state lottery
California runs a state lottery, created by voters in 1984, that supplements funding for public schools and colleges.
Does the state have a sales-tax-free weekend?
No tax-free period Needs confirmation
California has no sales tax holiday; its official list of sales tax exemptions includes no tax-free period.
Voting & elections
Do you need an ID to vote?
No ID document required
California does not require most voters to show ID; voters state their name and address and sign the roster.