Neither Sonora nor Tuolumne County impose breed-specific legislation. No dog breeds are banned. Individual dogs of any breed may be declared vicious or dangerous under Chapter 6.04 based on behavior, not breed.
Tuolumne County Ordinance Code Chapter 6.04 addresses vicious and dangerous animals based on individual behavior rather than breed. A vicious animal is defined as any animal that attacks or bites without provocation, excluding dogs assisting law enforcement. California does not have statewide breed-specific legislation. The county limits dogs to four per parcel, or any combination of six dogs and cats with no more than four dogs.
Dogs declared vicious or dangerous may be subject to conditions, impoundment, or euthanasia depending on the severity of the incident.
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