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Animal
Abandonment: Anyone who abandons an animal is subject to
a $500 fine and/or up to six months in jail. (California Penal Code Sec.
597S).
Backyard
Breeder -- Dog Breeding License Required: Any person, except for
someone having a valid kennel license who, for pay or other compensation,
breeds a female dog must obtain an animal breeding permit. The permit
fee is $125. In order to prevent the over-breeding of animals, each permit
authorizes the whelping of no more than one litter per female dog in any
12-month period and no more than one litter per domestic household in
any 12-month period. (Los Angeles County Code Title 10, Sec. 10.20.045
and 10.90.010).
Barking
Dogs: Any pet owner or custodian who allows a dog to bark continuously
or for an extended period of time in a manner that annoys the neighbors
and disturbs the peace and tranquillity of the neighborhood may be guilty
of allowing a public nuisance and punishable by a misdemeanor with a fine
of up to $1000 and/or six months in jail. (California Penal Code 373A
and L.A. County Code Sec. 10.40.065) If you have a noise complaint, contact
your local Department of Animal Care and Control agency or submit an Animal
Complaint Form.
Dangerous
Dogs: Dogs that constitute a public menace may be impounded and
removed from the custody of their owner. The Department may file a petition with the Municipal Court to determine the disposition of an animal considered to be dangerous.
The owner of such an animal may be fined and forced to give up or dispose
of his dog. (County Code Sections 10.37.020. 10/37.040 - 10.37.150)
Dogs
In Open Vehicles: It is illegal to transport any dog in or on the
back or bed of any open truck or other open vehicle while traveling on
any county road, street, highway, lane or alley. Violation may result
in citation, court appearance and fines of up to $250 per incident. EXCEPTION:
Dogs may be transported if each animal is cross-tethered securely or the
sides of the open vehicle are built up to a height of 46 inches (3-feet,
10-inches) (Vehicle Code Sec. 23117)
Inhumane
Treatment: State Penal Code Sec. 597 and County Code Sec. 10.12.160
forbid the abusing, mistreatment, torturing and subjecting any animal
to needless suffering. These laws provide that no animal may be deprived
of proper food, water or shelter. Violation of these laws can result in
felony charges. Please report any case of inhumane animal treatment or
neglect to your local animal control agency.
The
Leash Law: It is not permissible to let your dog run at large day
or night, with or without a license (County Code Title 10, Section 10.32.010).
Yearly
Licensing Requirements: State law and county ordinances require
that a dog license be purchased every year and be securely fastened to
the dog’s collar. Licenses are required at four months of age or older,
even for dogs that never leave a house or yard. Failure to license your
dog may result in citations, a court appearance and fines (Calif. Health
and Safety Code Sec. 1920, Calif. Food and Agriculture Code Sec. 30502
and County code Sec. 10.20.190). Cat license are also required in all
county unincorporated areas and several contract cities.
Providing
Adequate Food And Water: All pet owners are required by law to
provide their animals with adequate food and water. Failure to comply
with this humane pet care measure is a violation of California Penal Code
Sec. 597E and County Code Title 10, Sec. 10.40.010.
Providing
Proper Shelter: A dog must be provided access to shelter
from extremes of heat or cold and rain at all times. (Calif. Penal Code
Sec.597A and County Code Title 10, Sec. 10.40.010)
Running
At Large: No person who owns or has charge of a dog may allow the
animal to run at large. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times when
out of their yards. Violation may result in a citation, court appearance
and a fine of up to $250. (County Code Title 10, Sec. 10.32.010)
Title
10: Complete listing of County
Codes pertaining to Animal Care & Control
Vaccination
Requirements: Rabies vaccinations are required for all dogs
4 months of age or older. Failure to comply may result in a citation and
a court appearance. Vaccinations must be valid for the entire licensing
period. (Calif. Health and Safety Code, Sec. 1920 and County Code Title
10, Sec. 10.20.220)
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