Food and Agricultural Code section 31643

If the dog in question dies, or is sold, transferred, or permanently removed from the city or county where the owner or keeper resides, the owner of a potentially dangerous dog shall notify the animal control department of the changed condition and new location of the dog in writing within two working days.

Source: Section 31643, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=31643. (updated Jan. 1, 1989; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

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§ 31643’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/food_and_agricultural_code_section_31643

Original Source: Section 31643, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=31643. (last accessed May 12, 2025).