Food and Agricultural Code section 31642

A potentially dangerous dog, while on the owner’s property, shall, at all times, be kept indoors, or in a securely fenced yard from which the dog cannot escape, and into which children cannot trespass. A potentially dangerous animal may be off the owner’s premises only if it is restrained by a substantial leash, of appropriate length, and if it is under the control of a responsible adult.

Source: Section 31642, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=31642.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1989; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

Last Updated

Jan. 1, 1989

§ 31642’s source at ca​.gov