§ 17045 Animal Removal Restrictions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you can't take an animal away from the person who is already holding or caring for it, unless the law says it's okay in a special case.

Key Takeaways

•You must have permission before moving an animal that someone else is already looking after.
•The rule applies to all animals unless the chapter says there’s an exception.
•Breaking this rule can lead to legal trouble.

Example

If a neighbor is looking after your dog while you're on vacation, you cannot just grab the dog and walk away without permission.

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§ 17045 Animal Removal Restrictions

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to remove any animal from the possession of the taker-up. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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unlawful remove animal possession taker-up

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 17045.

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