{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"31503","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 31503","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14. REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS [30501. - 31683.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Civil Liability [31501. - 31508.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-14/chapter-8"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 118.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>If any person sustains any loss or damage to any livestock or poultry which is caused by a dog, or if any livestock of any person is necessarily destroyed because of having been bitten by a dog, the person may file a complaint in the superior court of the county within which the damage occurred. A proceeding under this section is a limited civil case.</p>","text":"If any person sustains any loss or damage to any livestock or poultry which is caused by a dog, or if any livestock of any person is necessarily destroyed because of having been bitten by a dog, the person may file a complaint in the superior court of the county within which the damage occurred. A proceeding under this section is a limited civil case.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/civil-liability-31503","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}