Oakley applies California's behavior-based dangerous dog laws under Food & Agricultural Code Section 31601+. Breed-specific legislation is preempted by CA Food & Ag Code 31683, meaning no breed is banned. Dangerous dog designations require hearings and impose strict confinement, insurance, and signage requirements.
California Food & Agricultural Code Section 31683 preempts all local breed-specific legislation, meaning Oakley cannot ban or restrict pit bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, or any other breed. Instead, dangerous and vicious dog determinations are behavior-based under Food & Agricultural Code Sections 31601–31683. A dog can be declared "potentially dangerous" after biting or engaging in aggressive behavior, requiring confinement behind a secure enclosure, leashing and muzzling in public, posting "Dangerous Dog" signage on the property, mandatory microchipping, and sometimes liability insurance carrying coverage up to $100,000 or more. "Vicious" designations can result from severe or fatal attacks and may include court-ordered euthanasia. Declarations are made by a hearing officer through Contra Costa County Animal Services after an investigation and evidentiary hearing where the owner may present evidence. Owners have appeal rights. California Health & Safety Code Section 122331 allows a narrow exception for breed-specific mandatory spay/neuter programs (not bans) for specific breeds, but Oakley has not adopted such a program. Dog bite incidents must be reported to Animal Services and the treating physician is required to report human bite injuries.
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