{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"26221","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 26221","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 20. MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS [24000. - 28002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-20"},{"name":"CHAPTER 20.5. Animal Control Officer Standards Act [26220. - 26230.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-20/chapter-20.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 622, Sec. 2.   (AB 1125)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>(a) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the California Animal Welfare Association.</p><p>(b) “CalAnimals” means the California Animal Welfare Association, a public benefit corporation domiciled in California.</p><p>(c) “Certified animal control officer” or “CACO” means a person certified as described in this chapter.</p><p>(d) “Animal control officer” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (8) of subdivision (d) of Section <a href=\"/pen/241\">241</a> of the Penal Code.</p>","text":"(a) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the California Animal Welfare Association. (b) “CalAnimals” means the California Animal Welfare Association, a public benefit corporation domiciled in California. (c) “Certified animal control officer” or “CACO” means a person certified as described in this chapter. (d) “Animal control officer” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (8) of subdivision (d) of Section 241 of the Penal Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/animal-control-officer-standards-act-26221","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}