LAWS AND POLICIES GOVERNING ANIMAL CARE & WELFARE:

Click here for a list of the laws and policies in English that govern animal welfare in the city of Los Angeles. Spanish

Los Angeles Animal Codes(*You will be sent to a search page; look up 53.00)

Click here for the full of codes that govern public safety and animal welfare. This section governs much of the daily activity of the L.A. Department of Animal Services, los angeles municipal code sectoin 53.00 (Chapter 5, article 3)*

Other Resources

The State Humane Association of California (SHAC) website provides up-to-date information about new California legislation and policies pertaining to animals. Click here to visit the SHAC website.