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§ 31609. — 31609. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 761, Sec. 1.)

California § 31609.
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Code FACFood and Agricultural Code - FAC
Div. 14.DIVISION 14. REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS
Ch. 9.CHAPTER 9. Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dogs
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Findings, Definitions, and General Provisions

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(a)This chapter does not apply to licensed kennels, humane society shelters, animal control facilities, or veterinarians.
(b)This chapter does not apply to dogs while utilized by any police department or any law enforcement officer in the performance of police work.

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