Cal. Pen. Code § 597t

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 597t - Provision of adequate exercise area for confined animal; access to adequate shelter, food, and water for restricted animal

Every person who keeps an animal confined in an enclosed area shall provide it with an adequate exercise area. If the animal is restricted by a leash, rope, or chain, the leash, rope, or chain shall be affixed in such a manner that it will prevent the animal from becoming entangled or injured and permit the animal's access to adequate shelter, food, and water. Violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor.

This section shall not apply to an animal which is in transit, in a vehicle, or in the immediate control of a person.

Ca. Pen. Code § 597t

Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 243.