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Article XII — Impoundment.

Sec. 5-145. - Impoundment of animals by private citizens.

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

Any person who finds an animal running at large in violation of this chapter may take up, confine and hold the animal, provided such person notifies the director within twenty-four (24) hours after securing possession or control of the animal and surrenders the animal to an animal regulation officer upon demand.

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