1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kern County, California.
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Kern County Code § 7.08.150 (Dogs at large prohibited—Confinement) requires dogs to be leashed and under handler control or confined when on public property or another's private property. All dogs over 4 months need a license and rabies vaccination. Enforced by Kern County Animal Services.
2 cities in Kern County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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