Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 3 Registration of Dogs by Businesses

A business that uses a guard or attack dog, as defined in Section 10.08.150, is required to obtain an animal facility license.

(Ord. 2016-0040 § 109, 2016: Ord. 2009-0017 § 7, 2009: Ord. 11630 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 4729 Art. 13 § 1300, 1946.)

Every business or person using a guard or attack dog must license each dog with the Department; failure to license a guard or attack dog is a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 2016-0040 § 110, 2016: Ord. 2009-0017 § 8, 2009: Ord. 11630 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 4729 Art. 13 § 1301, 1946.)

Before the licensing of a dog and business subject to this Part 3, the Department must inspect the premises where the dog is working to ensure the adequate housing and care of the dog. The inspection fee must be paid annually.

(Ord. 2016-0040 § 111, 2016: Ord. 2009-0017 § 9, 2009: Ord. 93-0002 § 4, 1993: Ord. 92-0056 § 2, 1992: Ord. 87-0036 § 12, 1987: Ord. 11630 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 4729 Art. 13 § 1304, 1946.)

A.

The license issued to a business or person subject to this Part 3 will include the following information:

The contact information, as defined in Section 10.08.095, for the premises where the dog is working and the name and contact information of the dog's owner, custodian, or handler;

The name of the dog;

The license identification number and the microchip number of the dog;

B.

The owner, custodian, or handler must visit the dog where it is working at least twice in every 24-hour period to ensure the health of the dog, that the food and water supply are adequate, and compliance with all other requirements of Section

Clear and legible signs must be posted at each of the entrances to the premises where dogs are licensed under this Part 3, stating that the dog and the location are licensed with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the location and telephone number of the nearest County animal care center. Failure to post the required sign is a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 2016-0040 § 113, 2016: Ord. 2009-0017 § 11, 2009: Ord. 11630 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 4729 Art. 13 § 1303, 1946.)

A person owning or having charge, care, custody, or control of any guard or attack dog as defined in Section 10.08.150 is required to confine the dog in an enclosed structure or on property that is enclosed by a fence or wall that is at least five feet high.

(Ord. 2016-0040 § 114, 2016.)