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Cal. Penal Code § 597t

Cal. Penal Code § 597t

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Cal. Penal Code § 597t, California, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/887473
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Every person who keeps an animal confined in an enclosed area shall provide it with an adequate exercise area. If the animal is restricted by a leash, rope, or chain, the leash, rope, or chain shall be affixed in such a manner that it will prevent the animal from becoming entangled or injured and permit the animal’s access to adequate shelter, food, and water. Violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor. This section shall not apply to an animal which is in transit, in a vehicle, or in the immediate control of a person.