Food & Agr. Code, § 31503 · Chapter 8. Civil Liability
Food & Agr. Code, § 31503
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If any person sustains any loss or damage to any livestock or poultry which is caused by a dog, or if any livestock of any person is necessarily destroyed because of having been bitten by a dog, the person may file a complaint in the superior court of the county within which the damage occurred. A proceeding under this section is a limited civil case.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 118. Effective January 1, 2003.
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