§ 17153 Local Electrified Fence Rules

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says local cities and counties can make rules about electric fences, like requiring a permit, but they can’t allow fences that don’t meet the state’s standards.

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•Local governments may set rules for electric fences.
•They can require a permit before a fence is installed.
•Any fence must still meet the state’s requirements; locals can’t allow a fence that doesn’t.

Example

A farmer wants to put up an electric fence on his property. The county requires him to get a permit before installing it.

The county can ask for a permit, but if the fence doesn’t follow the state’s safety rules, the county can’t approve it.

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§ 17153 Local Electrified Fence Rules

The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to preclude regulation of electrified fences by cities and counties, including, but not limited to, requiring the installation or use of electrified fences under permit, except that such regulation shall not permit the installation or use of electrified fences which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 83.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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electrified fences regulation permit requirements of this chapter

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 17153.

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