Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 3 — PUBLIC SAFETY, MORALS AND WELFARE
San Mateo County Municipal Code Ch. 3.40 Interference with Police Dogs
San Mateo County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Mateo County
Cite as: San Mateo County Municipal Code Chapter 3.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04
3.40.010 - Definitions.¶
As used in this chapter, the term "police dog" shall mean any dog specially trained for assistance to law enforcement officers, and which dog is under the control of a law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties.
(Prior code § 3190; Ord. 1659, 07/14/64)
3.40.020 - Interference with police dog prohibited.¶
No person shall injure, tease, strike or otherwise interfere with any police dog while said dog is in the custody of, or being used by, a law enforcement officer in the performance of his official duties.
(Prior code § 3191; Ord. 1659, 07/14/64; catchline editorially created, 6/94)
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