County ordinances have been grouped below by subject for ease of use. This grouping is called "Title 6". The ordinance number is referenced and you may visit the Riverside County main site for an ordered list of ordinances if you prefer that format.

These ordinances apply to residents living in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. If you live in an incorporated city, please visit your city's web site.

Title 6 ANIMALS

Chapter 6.04 ANIMALS GENERALLY

Chapter 6.05 CROWING ROOSTERS

Chapter 6.06 MANDATORY ALTERING AND LICENSING OF MINIATURE PIGS

Chapter 6.08 DOGS AND CATS

Chapter 6.12 ABANDONED, NEGLECTED AND CRUELLY TREATED ANIMALS

Chapter 6.16 POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND DANGEROUS ANIMALS

Other laws governing animals

California law governs some areas of animal issues and some cities use California law rather than creating their own ordinances. Some laws governing animals are located under Food and Agricultural Code and some are under Health and Safety.

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