Food & Agr. Code, § 31646 · Article 3. Disposition of Potentially Dangerous or Vicious Dogs
Food & Agr. Code, § 31646
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The owner of a dog determined to be a vicious dog may be prohibited by the city or county from owning, possessing, controlling, or having custody of any dog for a period of up to three years, when it is found, after proceedings conducted under Article 2 (commencing with Section 31621), that ownership or possession of a dog by that person would create a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
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History
Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 761, Sec. 1.
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