California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §121917: (a) An applicant, when applying for a permit pursuant to Section 121916, shall furnish the local public agency with a list of the types of animals to be kept or used for any purpose, with the estimate
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(a) An applicant, when applying for a permit pursuant to Section 121916, shall furnish the local public agency with a list of the types of animals to be kept or used for any purpose, with the estimated maximum number of animals to be kept. (b) An applicant shall furnish the local public agency with the name and the telephone number of a responsible person who has access to the animals and who can be reached during an emergency. (c) An applicant shall notify the local public agency when any animal for which a permit is required is kept or maintained. (d) The local public agency may establish the maximum number of animals to be kept or maintained on the premises. (e) Any permittee shall report in writing any change in address, ownership, or management to the local public agency at least 15 days prior to any change. (f) Any permittee shall maintain a register of the name and address of any person from whom any animal is received and to whom any animal is sold, traded, or given. This list shall be available to the local public agency representative upon demand.
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