2011 California Code
Food and Agricultural Code
DIVISION 14. REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS [30501 - 31683]
ARTICLE 3. Disposition of Potentially Dangerous or Vicious Dogs
Section 31642


CA Food & Agri Code § 31642 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

A potentially dangerous dog, while on the owner s property, shall, at all times, be kept indoors, or in a securely fenced yard from which the dog cannot escape, and into which children cannot trespass. A potentially dangerous animal may be off the owner s premises only if it is restrained by a substantial leash, of appropriate length, and if it is under the control of a responsible adult.

(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 761, Sec. 1.)

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