{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"31606","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 31606","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 9. Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dogs [31601. - 31683.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-14/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Findings, Definitions, and General Provisions [31601. - 31609.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-14/chapter-9/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 761, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Animal control department” means the county or city animal control department. If the city or county does not have an animal control department, it means whatever entity performs animal control functions.</p>","text":"“Animal control department” means the county or city animal control department. If the city or county does not have an animal control department, it means whatever entity performs animal control functions.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/findings-definitions-and-general-provisions-31606","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}