Breed Restrictions: Lincoln vs Roseville
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Lincoln, CA and Roseville, CA?
Lincoln and Roseville have similar restriction levels.
Lincoln, CA
Placer County
Lincoln has no breed-specific ban. California Food & Agricultural Code §31683 preempts local governments from declaring any specific breed (or mixed breed) potentially dangerous or vicious. The only breed-specific local ordinance California allows is a mandatory spay/neuter or breeding-permit program, and Placer County (which provides Lincoln's animal services) has not adopted one.
View full Lincoln rules →Roseville, CA
Placer County
California preempts all local breed-specific legislation (Food & Ag Code §31683). Roseville cannot ban any dog breed. Dangerous dog designations are behavior-based.
View full Roseville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lincoln | Roseville |
|---|---|---|
| Breed-specific ban in Lincoln | None | - |
| State preemption | Cal. Food & Ag. Code §31683 | - |
| Only allowed breed-specific rule | Mandatory spay/neuter or breeding permit (not adopted in Placer County) | - |
| Dangerous-dog standard | Conduct-based, per Placer County Code §6.08.030 | - |
| Hearing authority | Cal. Food & Ag. Code §§31621–31626 | - |
| Local code reviewed | Lincoln Municipal Code Title 6; Placer County Code Article 6.08 | - |
| Breed Bans | - | Prohibited statewide |
| State Law | - | F&A Code §31683 |
| Dangerous Dogs | - | Behavior-based only |
| Exception | - | Breed spay/neuter (HSC §122331) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lincoln FAQ
Can Lincoln ban pit bulls or other breeds?
No. California Food & Agricultural Code §31683 prohibits any local breed-specific program that declares a breed dangerous or vicious or that bans it outright.
Are there any breed-specific rules at all?
State law allows cities/counties to require breed-specific spay/neuter or breeding permits (Health & Safety Code §122331), but Placer County and Lincoln have not adopted such an ordinance. So no breed-specific rule applies.
How is a 'dangerous dog' determined in Lincoln?
By individual conduct, not breed. Under Placer County Code §6.08.030 and Cal. Food & Ag. Code §31621, a dog is declared potentially dangerous or vicious through an administrative hearing after documented unprovoked aggression or a severe-injury bite.
My HOA or landlord bans certain breeds — is that legal?
Yes. State preemption applies only to government ordinances. Private HOAs, landlords, and insurers may impose contractual breed restrictions, which are enforced through housing/lease agreements rather than the municipal code.
Roseville FAQ
Are pit bulls banned?
No. California law prohibits all breed-specific legislation. No city can ban any breed.
What about dangerous dogs?
Dangerous dog designations are based on the individual dog’s behavior, not its breed.
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