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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 14Ch. 9Art. 1§ 31606 Animal Control Definition

§ 31606 Animal Control Definition

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§ 31606 Animal Control Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •Animal control is handled by the city or county.
  • •If there's no animal control department, another group does the job.
  • •This law just explains who is in charge of animal control.

Example

Your neighbor's dog keeps barking all night.

You call the animal control department in your city or county to handle it. If your town doesn’t have one, you call whoever is in charge of animal problems there.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 31606 Animal Control Definition

“Animal control department” means the county or city animal control department. If the city or county does not have an animal control department, it means whatever entity performs animal control functions. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 761, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

animal control departmentanimal control functions

Related Statutes

  • § 21851 Cattle Grazing Land Definition
  • § 21852 Cattle Theft By Driving
  • § 21855 Cattle Theft Damages
  • § 21856 Cattle Theft Forfeiture Rules
  • § 31601 Dangerous Dog Regulation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 31606.
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