{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"17006","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 17006","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301. - 19700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 1. ANIMALS AT LARGE [16301. - 17153.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Estrays [17001. - 17128.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-1/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [17001. - 17006.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-1/chapter-7/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 194, Sec. 1.   (AB 2791)   Effective January 1, 2019.","effective":"2019-01-01","html":"<p>Animals that are irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury shall not be held for owner redemption or adoption. Except as provided in subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/fac/31108\">31108</a> and subdivision (c) of Section <a href=\"/fac/31752\">31752</a>, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers may be euthanized without being held for owner redemption or adoption.</p>","text":"Animals that are irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury shall not be held for owner redemption or adoption. Except as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 31108 and subdivision (c) of Section 31752, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers may be euthanized without being held for owner redemption or adoption.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/definitions-and-general-provisions-17006","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}