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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

Benicia Municipal Code Ch. 9.40 Interference with Police Dogs

Benicia Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Benicia

Cite as: Benicia Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 9.40.010. Unlawful acts.

It is unlawful for any person to wilfully or maliciously torture, tease, torment, beat, kick, strike, mutilate, injure, disable or kill any dog used by the police department while any such dog is in the performance of the functions or duties of the police department, or to wilfully interfere with any such dog while it is being used in the performance of any of the functions or duties of the police department.

(Ord. 79-11 N.S. § 1, 1979)

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§ 9.40.020. Violation – Penalty.

Repealed by Ord. 03-9.

(Ord. 79-11 N.S. § 3, 1979)

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