Corona does not enforce breed-specific legislation (BSL) banning specific dog breeds. California Food and Agriculture Code §31683 prohibits cities from declaring a dog dangerous solely based on breed. However, breed-specific spay/neuter requirements are permitted, and dangerous or vicious dog determinations apply to individual animals regardless of breed.
California state law (Food and Agricultural Code §31683) prohibits cities and counties from adopting breed-specific legislation that bans, restricts, or regulates dog ownership based solely on breed. As such, Corona does not have a list of banned or restricted dog breeds. However, state law does allow local jurisdictions to adopt breed-specific spay/neuter and breeding requirements, and Riverside County (which provides animal services to Corona) has implemented certain breed-specific spay/neuter programs in the past. Individual dogs may be declared 'potentially dangerous' or 'vicious' under California law (Food & Ag Code §31601 et seq.) based on their actual behavior — bite history, unprovoked attacks, or threatening conduct — regardless of breed. Owners of dogs declared dangerous face strict requirements: secure enclosures, leash and muzzle when in public, signage, liability insurance, and registration. Landlords and HOAs may impose breed restrictions in rental and CC&R contexts independent of city law. Homeowners insurance carriers also commonly impose breed-related underwriting restrictions. Always check with Riverside County Department of Animal Services for current programs and individual dog regulations.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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