Chapter 6.20 — ANIMAL SHELTER AND IMPOUNDMENT

Benicia Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Benicia

§ 6.20.010. Animal shelter established.¶

§ 6.20.020. Impoundment authority.¶

§ 6.20.030. Care of impounded animals.¶

§ 6.20.040. Use of animals for experimental purposes or medical research.¶

§ 6.20.050. Transporting of impounded animals.¶

§ 6.20.060. Unauthorized removal of animals from shelter.¶

§ 6.20.070. Fees established.¶

§ 6.20.080. Fine imposed for impounded unaltered dogs and cats.¶

§ 6.20.090. Identification of animals – Notice to owners – Returning animals to known¶

§ 6.20.100. Voluntary surrender – Fees.¶

§ 6.20.110. Redemption by owner – Abandonment.¶

§ 6.20.120. Holding period.¶

§ 6.20.130. Placement of unredeemed animals.¶

§ 6.20.140. Adoption by approved organizations.¶

§ 6.20.150. Sterilization required.¶

§ 6.20.160. Disposal.¶

§ 6.20.170. Diseased or injured animals.¶

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