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2024-01-23
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Code of Ordinances
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Volume II
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Title 8 Animals
The Charter
Ch CHA
Sacramento County Charter
Code of Ordinances
Volume I
Ttl 1
General Provisions
Ttl 2
Administration and Personnel
Ttl 3
Revenue and Taxation
Ttl 4
Business Regulation
Ttl 5
Franchises
Ttl 6
Health and Sanitation
Ttl 7
Memorials
Volume II
Ttl 8
Animals
Ch 8.04
DEFINITIONS
§ 8.04.001
Department of Animal Care Services.
§ 8.04.010
Definitions.
§ 8.04.020
Animal.
§ 8.04.030
Animal Care Services.
§ 8.04.040
Animal Control Center or Animal Shelter.
§ 8.04.050
Animal Facility.
§ 8.04.070
At Large.
§ 8.04.080
Cattery.
§ 8.04.100
Commercial Establishment.
§ 8.04.110
Department.
§ 8.04.130
Director.
§ 8.04.140
Domestic Animal.
§ 8.04.144
Farm.
§ 8.04.147
Farm Cat.
§ 8.04.150
Feral Animal.
§ 8.04.153
Feral Cat.
§ 8.04.160
Health Department.
§ 8.04.170
Health Officer.
§ 8.04.180
Hearing.
§ 8.04.190
Hearing Officer.
§ 8.04.200
Impoundment.
§ 8.04.210
Kennel.
§ 8.04.215
Kennel/Cattery.
§ 8.04.220
Owner.
§ 8.04.230
Person.
§ 8.04.235
Ranch.
§ 8.04.240
Vaccination.
§ 8.04.250
Veterinarian.
§ 8.04.255
Veterinary Facilities.
§ 8.04.260
Vicious Animal.
§ 8.04.265
Dangerous Animals.
§ 8.04.270
Vicious Behavior.
§ 8.04.275
Severe Injury.
§ 8.04.280
Wild Animal.
§ 8.04.285
Working Ranch Dog.
Ch 8.08
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 8.08.010
Short Title.
§ 8.08.020
Legal Effect of License.
§ 8.08.030
Exemptions.
§ 8.08.040
Animals Used in Business.
§ 8.08.050
Prohibited Conduct.
§ 8.08.051
Animals in Vehicles.
§ 8.08.056
Dogs at Large.
§ 8.08.060
Proper Care.
§ 8.08.070
Obstruction.
§ 8.08.075
Misrepresentation.
§ 8.08.080
Duty to Report Bite.
§ 8.08.085
Notice of Escape.
§ 8.08.090
Authority to Set Fees.
§ 8.08.100
Penalties.
§ 8.08.110
Violation a Public Nuisance.
Ch 8.12
ANIMAL CONTROL
§ 8.12.010
Jurisdiction.
§ 8.12.020
Responsibility.
§ 8.12.030
Rules and Regulations.
§ 8.12.040
Authority to Carry Firearms.
§ 8.12.050
Authority to Arrest and to Issue Citations.
§ 8.12.060
Authority to Pursue.
§ 8.12.070
Authority to Use Tranquilizer Equipment.
§ 8.12.080
Authority to Destroy.
§ 8.12.090
Authority to Contract.
Ch 8.16
IMPOUNDMENT
§ 8.16.010
Animals Subject To.
§ 8.16.015
Impoundment on Private Property.
§ 8.16.016
Notice of Impoundment.
§ 8.16.020
Duration.
§ 8.16.030
Redemption.
§ 8.16.040
Disposition of Impounded and Surrendered Animals.
§ 8.16.045
Livestock Hauling Fee.
§ 8.16.050
Impoundment Fees.
§ 8.16.060
Absence of Liability.
§ 8.16.070
Relief From Fees.
§ 8.16.080
Waiver of Fees.
Ch 8.20
RABIES
§ 8.20.010
Quarantine.
§ 8.20.020
Delivery of Carcass.
§ 8.20.030
Epidemics.
§ 8.20.040
Vaccination.
Ch 8.24
DOGS AND CATS
§ 8.24.010
Unlicensed Dogs and Cats.
§ 8.24.020
Unvaccinated Dogs and Cats.
§ 8.24.030
Dog and Cat Licenses.
§ 8.24.040
Sentry Dogs.
§ 8.24.050
Sale of Young Animals.
§ 8.24.055
Advertisements, Sale or Transfer of Animals.
§ 8.24.060
Penalties.
§ 8.24.065
Establishment and Administration of Sterilization Fund.
Ch 8.26
PERMITS
§ 8.26.005
Purpose.
§ 8.26.010
Permits.
§ 8.26.015
Permit Required.
§ 8.26.020
Special Regulations.
§ 8.26.025
Application Filing.
§ 8.26.030
Application Contents.
§ 8.26.035
Fees.
§ 8.26.040
Investigation.
§ 8.26.045
Public Notice.
§ 8.26.050
Issuance.
§ 8.26.055
Conditions.
§ 8.26.060
Contents of Permits.
§ 8.26.065
Changes in Status.
§ 8.26.070
Renewal of Permits.
§ 8.26.075
Standards.
§ 8.26.080
Compliance with Standards.
§ 8.26.085
Failure to Comply with Standards.
§ 8.26.100
Grounds for Denial or Revocation.
§ 8.26.105
Method of Denial or Revocation.
§ 8.26.110
Appeals.
§ 8.26.115
Effect of Revocation.
§ 8.26.120
Removal of Animals.
Ch 8.34
VICIOUS ANIMALS
§ 8.34.010
Purpose.
§ 8.34.015
Owner Responsible.
§ 8.34.020
Sale Prohibited.
§ 8.34.025
Quarantine.
§ 8.34.030
Filing of Charges.
§ 8.34.035
Timely Filing.
§ 8.34.040
Impoundment of Animal.
§ 8.34.045
Notice of Hearing.
§ 8.34.050
Bond Required.
§ 8.34.055
Registration.
§ 8.34.060
Keeping of a Dangerous Animal.
§ 8.34.070
Destruction; Non-Destructions; Conditions.
Ch 8.36
PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS
§ 8.36.010
Purpose.
§ 8.36.020
Cause for Hearing.
§ 8.36.030
Authority of Hearing Officer.
§ 8.36.040
Oaths and Subpoenas.
§ 8.36.050
Hearing.
§ 8.36.060
Finality of Determination.
§ 8.36.070
Disposition of Animal.
§ 8.36.080
Release of Animal.
§ 8.36.090
Notification of Change.
§ 8.36.095
Time for Compliance.
§ 8.36.100
Failure to Comply.
§ 8.36.110
Breach of Conditions.
§ 8.36.120
Relief.
§ 8.36.130
Administrative Fines or Penalties—Procedures.
Ttl 9
Public Peace, Morals and Safety
Ttl 10
Vehicles and Traffic
Ttl 11
Airports
Ttl 12
Streets and Sidewalks
Ttl 13
Watercourses
Ttl 14
Agricultural Activities and Water Use and Conservation
Ttl 15
Water and Sewers
Ttl 16
Buildings and Construction
Ttl 17
Fire Prevention
Ttl 18
Signs (Repealed)
Ttl 19
Trees
Ttl 20
Environmental Protection
Ttl 21
Plans
Ttl 22
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Ttl SR
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Ttl RS
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Ttl OL
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Title 8
Animals
Note: For statutory provisions authorizing the control of dogs and predatory animals, see
Gov. Code
§ 25803.
Chapter 8.04
DEFINITIONS
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§ 8.04.001
Department of Animal Care Services.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.010
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.020
Animal.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.030
Animal Care Services.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.040
Animal Control Center or Animal Shelter.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.050
Animal Facility.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.070
At Large.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.080
Cattery.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.100
Commercial Establishment.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.110
Department.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.130
Director.
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§ 8.04.140
Domestic Animal.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.144
Farm.
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§ 8.04.147
Farm Cat.
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§ 8.04.150
Feral Animal.
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§ 8.04.153
Feral Cat.
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§ 8.04.160
Health Department.
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§ 8.04.170
Health Officer.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.180
Hearing.
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§ 8.04.190
Hearing Officer.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.200
Impoundment.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.210
Kennel.
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§ 8.04.215
Kennel/Cattery.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.220
Owner.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.230
Person.
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§ 8.04.235
Ranch.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.240
Vaccination.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.250
Veterinarian.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.255
Veterinary Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.260
Vicious Animal.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.265
Dangerous Animals.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.270
Vicious Behavior.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.275
Severe Injury.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.280
Wild Animal.
chevron_right
§ 8.04.285
Working Ranch Dog.
chevron_right
Chapter 8.08
GENERAL PROVISIONS
chevron_right
§ 8.08.010
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.020
Legal Effect of License.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.030
Exemptions.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.040
Animals Used in Business.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.050
Prohibited Conduct.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.051
Animals in Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.056
Dogs at Large.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.060
Proper Care.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.070
Obstruction.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.075
Misrepresentation.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.080
Duty to Report Bite.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.085
Notice of Escape.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.090
Authority to Set Fees.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.100
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 8.08.110
Violation a Public Nuisance.
chevron_right
Chapter 8.12
ANIMAL CONTROL
chevron_right
§ 8.12.010
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 8.12.020
Responsibility.
chevron_right
§ 8.12.030
Rules and Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 8.12.040
Authority to Carry Firearms.
chevron_right
§ 8.12.050
Authority to Arrest and to Issue Citations.
chevron_right
§ 8.12.060
Authority to Pursue.
chevron_right
§ 8.12.070
Authority to Use Tranquilizer Equipment.
chevron_right
§ 8.12.080
Authority to Destroy.
chevron_right
§ 8.12.090
Authority to Contract.
chevron_right
Chapter 8.16
IMPOUNDMENT
chevron_right
§ 8.16.010
Animals Subject To.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.015
Impoundment on Private Property.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.016
Notice of Impoundment.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.020
Duration.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.030
Redemption.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.040
Disposition of Impounded and Surrendered Animals.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.045
Livestock Hauling Fee.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.050
Impoundment Fees.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.060
Absence of Liability.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.070
Relief From Fees.
chevron_right
§ 8.16.080
Waiver of Fees.
chevron_right
Chapter 8.20
RABIES
chevron_right
§ 8.20.010
Quarantine.
chevron_right
§ 8.20.020
Delivery of Carcass.
chevron_right
§ 8.20.030
Epidemics.
chevron_right
§ 8.20.040
Vaccination.
chevron_right
Chapter 8.24
DOGS AND CATS
chevron_right
§ 8.24.010
Unlicensed Dogs and Cats.
chevron_right
§ 8.24.020
Unvaccinated Dogs and Cats.
chevron_right
§ 8.24.030
Dog and Cat Licenses.
chevron_right
§ 8.24.040
Sentry Dogs.
chevron_right
§ 8.24.050
Sale of Young Animals.
chevron_right
§ 8.24.055
Advertisements, Sale or Transfer of Animals.
chevron_right
§ 8.24.060
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 8.24.065
Establishment and Administration of Sterilization Fund.
chevron_right
Chapter 8.26
PERMITS
chevron_right
§ 8.26.005
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.010
Permits.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.015
Permit Required.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.020
Special Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.025
Application Filing.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.030
Application Contents.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.035
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.040
Investigation.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.045
Public Notice.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.050
Issuance.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.055
Conditions.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.060
Contents of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.065
Changes in Status.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.070
Renewal of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.075
Standards.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.080
Compliance with Standards.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.085
Failure to Comply with Standards.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.100
Grounds for Denial or Revocation.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.105
Method of Denial or Revocation.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.110
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.115
Effect of Revocation.
chevron_right
§ 8.26.120
Removal of Animals.
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Chapter 8.34
VICIOUS ANIMALS
chevron_right
§ 8.34.010
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.015
Owner Responsible.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.020
Sale Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.025
Quarantine.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.030
Filing of Charges.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.035
Timely Filing.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.040
Impoundment of Animal.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.045
Notice of Hearing.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.050
Bond Required.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.055
Registration.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.060
Keeping of a Dangerous Animal.
chevron_right
§ 8.34.070
Destruction; Non-Destructions; Conditions.
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Chapter 8.36
PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS
chevron_right
§ 8.36.010
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 8.36.020
Cause for Hearing.
chevron_right
§ 8.36.030
Authority of Hearing Officer.
chevron_right
§ 8.36.040
Oaths and Subpoenas.
chevron_right
§ 8.36.050
Hearing.
chevron_right
§ 8.36.060
Finality of Determination.
chevron_right
§ 8.36.070
Disposition of Animal.
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§ 8.36.080
Release of Animal.
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§ 8.36.090
Notification of Change.
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§ 8.36.095
Time for Compliance.
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§ 8.36.100
Failure to Comply.
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§ 8.36.110
Breach of Conditions.
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§ 8.36.120
Relief.
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§ 8.36.130
Administrative Fines or Penalties—Procedures.
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