Monterey County Municipal Code Ch. 8.20 Dogs Running at Large

A. It is unlawful for any person owning or having charge, care or control of any dog, whether licensed or not, to allow or permit any such dog to be at-large within the unincorporated territory of the County of Monterey. A violation of this Subsection shall be an infraction.

B. If a dog is at-large in violation of Subsection A and during that incident the offending dog enters upon any property whereon livestock are kept and are accessible to such dog is at-large, then such violation shall be a misdemeanor.

C. If a dog is at-large in violation of Subsection B and during that incident the offending dog injures or kills any livestock, then upon conviction of such offense, the court may order the person so convicted to make full restitution to the owner of the livestock in the amount of the loss proximately caused by the dog during such violation, in addition to any other punishment or fine imposed by the court.

(Ord. 3629, 1992)

All dogs under four months of age shall be confined to the premises of, or kept under physical restraint by, the owner, keeper, or harborer. Nothing in this Title shall be construed to prevent the sale or transportation of a puppy or kitten four months old or younger.

(Ord. 3629, 1992)

Dog and cat owners shall securely confine their female dogs and cats while in season (estrus) within an appropriate enclosure so as to prevent their escape or access to them resulting in accidental breeding.

(Ord. 3629, 1992)