Los Angeles does not have breed-specific legislation banning any dog breed. However, LAMC 53.06.1 requires all dogs over 4 months to be spayed or neutered unless the owner obtains an intact permit. Dangerous or vicious dog declarations are based on individual behavior, not breed, under LAMC 53.34.4.
LAMC Section 53.34.4 requires mandatory spaying and neutering for pit bull-type dogs including American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers. California Food and Agriculture Code prohibits breed-specific bans, stating no dangerous dog program shall be specific as to breed. The City's broader spay/neuter ordinance under Section 53.15.2 requires all dogs and cats over four months to be spayed or neutered unless owners purchase appropriate intact animal licenses. Dog bite liability in California is breed-neutral under strict liability statute, meaning all owners are equally responsible regardless of breed.
Failure to spay/neuter pit bull-type dogs results in citations under Section 53.34.4. General spay/neuter violations carry fines. Owners of dogs that bite may face misdemeanor charges and a 3-year ownership ban for that species.
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