Fremont, CA Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Breed Bans
- Prohibited by state
- State Law
- CA F and A 31683
- Dangerous Dog
- Case by case
- HOA Rules
- May restrict
- Insurance
- Private restrictions
Summary
Fremont does not restrict dogs by breed due to California Food and Agricultural Code 31683 preempting breed-specific legislation statewide.
Food and Agricultural Code - FAC DIVISION 14. REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS [30501 - 31683] CHAPTER 9. Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dogs [31601 - 31683] ARTICLE 5. Miscellaneous [31681 - 31683]
31683. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a city or county from adopting or enforcing its own program for the control of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs that may incorporate all, part, or none of this chapter, or that may punish a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor or may impose a more restrictive program to control potentially dangerous or vicious dogs. Except as provided in Section 122331 of the Health and Safety Code, no program regulating any dog shall be specific as to breed.
(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 668, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)
Full Breakdown
California Food and Agricultural Code Section 31683 expressly prohibits cities and counties from enacting breed-specific bans on dogs. Fremont complies with this preemption and has no breed restrictions. However, individual dogs may be declared potentially dangerous or vicious under FMC Chapter 6 and California F and A Code Sections 31601-31683 following bite incidents or aggressive behavior, regardless of breed. Designated dangerous dogs face strict containment, insurance, muzzle, and signage requirements. Homeowners insurance carriers may still refuse coverage for certain breeds, and HOAs in Mission San Jose and Ardenwood may impose private breed restrictions. Landlords may also restrict breeds in rental agreements. Tri-City Animal Shelter handles dangerous-dog hearings. Service animals are protected regardless of breed under the ADA.
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