Stockton does not have breed-specific legislation banning any particular dog breed. The city regulates individual vicious or dangerous dogs regardless of breed through its Animal Services code. California state law does not prohibit breed-specific bans but most cities focus on behavior-based enforcement.
Stockton does not ban or restrict any specific dog breeds. The city focuses on behavior-based enforcement through its vicious dog provisions in SMC Chapter 6.04. A dog declared vicious must be muzzled and on a short leash when off the owner's property, and must be kept in a secure enclosure. CA Food & Agricultural Code §31601-31683 governs dangerous and vicious dog declarations statewide based on behavior, not breed.
Breed-based ordinances are void under state law. Dangerous dog violations based on behavior: fines, containment requirements, possible euthanasia for severe attacks.
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Stockton adopts the California Fire Code at SMC Chapter 15.12. Under CFC §308.1.4 as adopted, open-flame cooking devices may not be operated on combustible b...
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