Santa Ana does not impose breed-specific legislation banning or restricting ownership of any particular dog breed. However, SAMC Chapter 5 (Animals) requires all dogs to be licensed and imposes general dangerous animal provisions that apply regardless of breed.
The City of Santa Ana does not maintain breed-specific restrictions under SAMC Chapter 5. Dogs of all breeds are permitted provided they are properly licensed and vaccinated for rabies as required by Orange County Animal Care regulations. The city enforces dangerous animal provisions that focus on individual animal behavior rather than breed. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious based on behavior may be subject to additional confinement requirements, muzzling in public, increased liability insurance, or potential removal. California state law (Food & Agricultural Code §31683) also provides for dangerous dog declarations based on behavior.
Owners of dogs declared dangerous or vicious face penalties including fines, mandatory spay/neuter, enhanced containment requirements, and potential euthanasia for dogs causing serious injury. Failure to license a dog may result in fines.
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