If the loss is lawful under this code and regulations adopted under this code, this chapter does not apply to the loss of any bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, or fish as a result of any of the following acts:
(a) Implementing lawful forestry practices.
(b) Implementing lawful agricultural practices.
(c) Any development or maintenance activity carried out pursuant to the terms of a permit issued by the federal government, the state, or any city, county, or district, or any agency thereof.
(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1059, Sec. 4.)