California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Penal Code - PEN |
Part 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS |
Title 14. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF |
Section 597t.
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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.
(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 243.)