Dogs must be restrained at all times when off the owner's property in unincorporated LA County under Title 10. Leash requirements apply in all public areas including parks. LA County Animal Care & Control enforces at-large violations with escalating fines.
LA County Title 10 Chapter 10.32 requires dogs to be restrained by a substantial leash not exceeding 6 feet when off the owner's property. Dogs must be under the control of a competent person at all times. Off-leash areas are designated at select LA County parks. Dogs running at large may be impounded by Animal Care & Control. The owner is responsible for impound fees and any damage caused by an at-large dog. LA County also enforces CA Food & Agriculture Code Section 31602 which makes the owner liable for damages caused by their dog.
First at-large violation: $100 fine and impound fees. Second violation within 12 months: $200 fine. Third and subsequent violations: $500 fine. Impound fees are $70 for first impound, $100 for second, $130 for third. Dogs not claimed within 5 business days may be adopted out or euthanized. Dog bite incidents trigger mandatory 10-day quarantine at owner's expense ($350+).
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