Sacramento County Code Title 8 (Animals) requires dogs off the owner's property to be restrained by a leash not exceeding 8 feet. Within Sacramento County Regional Parks (including the American River Parkway), SCC §9.36.061 imposes a 6-foot leash requirement.
Under SCC Title 8, no person shall permit a dog to stray from private property unless restrained by a leash or lead not exceeding 8 feet in length, except for trained service animals, law enforcement dogs, herding, and supervised training/competition. Within Carmichael Park (operated by Carmichael Recreation & Park District) and any Sacramento County Regional Park - including the American River Parkway adjacent to Carmichael - SCC §9.36.061(d) specifies a leash NOT longer than 6 feet that cannot be broken by the animal. Off-leash dog parks are designated separately. Owners must clean up after their dogs in all public spaces under §9.36 and Title 8.
First offense: infraction under California Penal Code §19.6 / SCC Ch. 1.01 administrative penalty (~$100). Second offense within 30 days: misdemeanor under SCC Title 8 - up to $1,000 fine and/or six months jail per SCC §1.01.190. Loose dog that bites: additional liability under Cal Civ Code §3342 (strict dog-bite liability).
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