Earlier editions: 2026-09
Riverside County Municipal Code Ch. 6.06 Mandatory Altering and Licensing of Miniature Pigs
Riverside County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Riverside County
Cite as: Riverside County Municipal Code Chapter 6.06 · Text as of 2026-10-04
6.06.010 - Mandatory altering and licensing of miniature pigs.¶
A. It is unlawful for any person to own, harbor, keep or maintain any miniature pig (also known as a pot bellied pig. Vietnamese pot bellied pig or Chinese pot bellied pig), that is four months of age or older, within the unincorporated area of the county of Riverside, for a period longer than thirty (30) days, unless the animal has been spayed or neutered and the person owning or possessing the animal has obtained from the department of animal control a license for the animal, and paid a fee in the amount specified below. In those instances where the animal may not be safely altered for a valid health reason, the owner of the animal shall obtain from a licensed veterinarian a letter so stating, and the requirement of alteration (but not licensing) shall be excused.
B. Licenses shall be issued upon payment to the department of animal control of the following fees:
| 1—4 (Pot Bellied Pigs) | An individual license of $8.00 per year for each pig |
|---|---|
| 5—10 (Pot Bellied Pigs) | |
| 1 year license | $180.00 |
| 2 year license | 200.00 |
| Late fee: 50% of the applicable fee(s). | Late fee: 50% of the applicable fee(s). |
(Ord. 818 (part), 2002)
6.06.020 - Violation—Penalty.¶
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by: (1) a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second violation within one year; (3) a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for each additional violation within one year. Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a first and any subsequent violation of the ordinance codified in this chapter may be charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 818 (part), 2002)
6.06.030 - Remedies and penalties in Ordinance No. 630.¶
The additional remedies, penalties and procedures for violation of this chapter and for recovery of costs related to enforcement provided for in Ordinance No. 630 are incorporated by this reference.
(Ord. 818.1, § 1, 7-14-2009)
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