Chapter 6.12 — ABANDONED, NEGLECTED AND CRUELLY TREATED ANIMALS

Riverside County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Riverside County

6.12.010 - Disposal allowed when.¶

6.12.020 - Prompt action allowed when—Lien for care and treatment.¶

6.12.030 - Post seizure hearing.¶

6.12.040 - Hearing prior to seizure of animal.¶

6.12.050 - Cost of seizure and care—Owner liable.¶

6.12.060 - Noncompliance with order to provide veterinary care.¶

6.12.070 - Return to owner—Conditions.¶

6.12.080 - Hearings.¶

6.12.090 - Abandoned or stray animals—Authority to rehabilitate or destroy.¶

6.12.100 - Transfer to veterinarian.¶

6.12.110 - Humane destruction of animal in the field.¶

6.12.120 - Violation—Penalty.¶

6.12.130 - Violation—Animal(s) to be forfeited.¶

6.12.140 - Chapter provisions not exclusive.¶

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