California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §31106: The board of supervisors may appoint proper persons to take up, impound, and kill dogs pursuant to this division or it may enter into a contract with any humane society or other organization or associ

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The board of supervisors may appoint proper persons to take up, impound, and kill dogs pursuant to this division or it may enter into a contract with any humane society or other organization or association which will do both of the following: (a) Undertake to carry out the provisions of this division regarding the taking up, impounding, and killing of dogs. (b) Give a proper bond in whatever amount may be fixed by the board of supervisors for the faithful performance of the contract.

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