California Statutes
§ 31646. — 31646. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 761, Sec. 1.)
California § 31646.
JurisdictionCalifornia
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. 3.ARTICLE 3. Disposition of Potentially Dangerous or Vicious Dogs
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Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC Code § 31646. (2026).
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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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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 761, Sec. 1.
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