California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §31682: The Judicial Council shall prepare all forms necessary to give effect to this chapter, including a summons or citation to be used by law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of this chapter.

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This statute requires the Judicial Council to prepare forms for enforcing this chapter and clarifies that it does not change existing civil liability or criminal laws regarding dogs.

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The Judicial Council shall prepare all forms necessary to give effect to this chapter, including a summons or citation to be used by law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of this chapter. This chapter does not affect or change the existing civil liability or criminal laws regarding dogs.

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