Torrance adopts Los Angeles County Code Title 10 (Animals) as its animal control ordinance, which prohibits keeping wild, exotic, or non-domestic animals without permits. California Fish and Game Code Section 671 also restricts possession of restricted species statewide. LA County DACC enforces animal regulations in Torrance.
The City of Torrance has adopted the Los Angeles County Code, Title 10, Animals (Sections 10.04.010 through 10.90.010) as the Animal Control Ordinance of the City of Torrance. Under this framework, wild animals are defined as any nondomestic, exotic, or dangerous animal, including wild animal/dog hybrids, mammals, wildfowl, fish, and reptiles not typically kept as household pets. Keeping exotic or wild animals requires appropriate permits from LA County and compliance with California Fish and Game Code Section 671, which restricts importation, transportation, and possession of live restricted animals statewide. The LA County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) provides animal control services for Torrance. Prohibited species include most primates, large cats, bears, wolves, venomous reptiles, and certain other non-domestic species. Torrance Animal Control can be reached at (310) 328-5310 for questions about specific animal species.
Misdemeanor. Animal seizure and removal. Fines up to $1,000. State violations under Fish and Game Code carry additional penalties.
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