Food & Agr. Code, § 31752.2 · Chapter 1. Regulation of Cats Generally
Food & Agr. Code, § 31752.2
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Upon relinquishment of a cat to a public or private shelter, the owner of that cat shall present sufficient identification to establish his or her ownership of the cat and shall sign a statement that he or she is the lawful owner of the cat.
(b) Any person who provides false information pursuant to this subdivision about his or her ownership of the cat shall be liable to the true owner of the cat in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 567, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2001.
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