California Statutes
§ 487e. — 487e. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 546, Sec. 1.)
California·Code PEN Penal Code - PEN·Title 13.·Part 1. TITLE 13. OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY·Ch. 5. CHAPTER 5. Larceny
(a)Every person who feloniously steals, takes, or carries away a companion animal of another which is of a value exceeding nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) is guilty of grand theft.
(b)
(1)For purposes of this section, “companion animal” means an
animal, including, but not limited to, a dog or a cat that a person keeps and provides care for as a household pet or otherwise for the purpose of companionship, emotional support, service, or protection.
(2)For purposes of this section, “companion animal” excludes feral animals, including, but not limited to, feral cats as defined in Section 31752.5 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 546, Sec. 1. (AB 1290) Effective January 1, 2023.