{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"31505","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 31505","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":"Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the person that owns the dog or was in charge of it when the damage or loss was sustained appears from the complaint, the judge shall forthwith issue a summons against such person commanding him to appear before the judge and show cause why the dog should not be killed.</p>","text":"If the person that owns the dog or was in charge of it when the damage or loss was sustained appears from the complaint, the judge shall forthwith issue a summons against such person commanding him to appear before the judge and show cause why the dog should not be killed.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/civil-liability-31505","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}