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Title 6 — ANIMALS›Chapter 6.02 — ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

§ 10.84

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

10.84.010 Providing Food for Certain Rodents or Predator Animals Prohibited.

A. It is unlawful to feed a nondomesticated rodent or nondomesticated mammalian predator as defined in this section, unless:

  1. The person is the owner of the animal and the animal is kept in accordance with the requirements of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife; or

  2. After notifying the responsible agency to pick up the animal, the person provides food to a trapped or injured animal.

B. For purposes of this chapter:

  1. "Rodent" includes ground squirrels;

  2. "Mammalian predators" include coyotes, raccoons, foxes, and opossums.

C. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

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