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Title 8 — ANIMALS

Chapter 8.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL

Marin County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Marin County

8.04.010 - Short title.

8.04.020 - Definitions.

8.04.030 - Licenses required—Periods.

8.04.040 - Rabies vaccinations—Veterinarian reporting requirements.

8.04.050 - Confinement and quarantine.

8.04.060 - License fee.

8.04.070 - Delinquent license penalty.

8.04.080 - Duplicate license tags.

8.04.090 - Display of license tags.

8.04.100 - Exceptions.

8.04.110 - Animal services officer—Appointment.

8.04.120 - Animal services agency and its animal services officers—Powers and duties.

8.04.122 - Hearings.

8.04.130 - Disposition of animals by animal services agency.

8.04.140 - Redemption of impounded animals.

8.04.150 - Fees for redemption, placement, surrender.

8.04.160 - Dogs running in certain public areas.

8.04.170 - Dogs running on certain private lands.

8.04.175 - Dog control by responsible person.

8.04.176 - Leash required in San Quentin Village.

8.04.179 - Prohibition of habitual animal noise which unreasonably disturbs the peace.

8.04.180 - Prohibition of animals trespassing on public or private property.

8.04.181 - Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs.

8.04.182 - Prohibition.

8.04.183 - Definition of wild and/or undomesticated animal.

8.04.184 - Remedial measures.

8.04.185 - Limitation on number of dogs.

8.04.190 - Stray animals.

8.04.195 - Fees for pickup and disposal of dead dogs, cats, small household pets and wildlife.

8.04.200 - Biting animals to be reported.

8.04.220 - Stray livestock—Charges.

8.04.225 - Prohibition of big cats in residential areas.

8.04.226 - Feeding of certain wild animals.

8.04.230 - Use of animals for exhibits.

8.04.240 - Commercial animal establishment.

8.04.241 - Hearing regarding permits for use of animals for exhibits.

8.04.245 - Dog hobbyists.

8.04.246 - Ranch dog permittees.

8.04.250 - Sale of animals for experimentation.

8.04.252 - Animals and vehicles.

8.04.255 - Senior citizen, blind or disabled persons discount on specified fees.

8.04.260 - Penalty for violation.

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