California AB793 amends the Food and Agricultural Code to regulate dangerous and vicious dogs, focusing on burden of proof and due process.

California AB793 amends the Food and Agricultural Code to establish stricter regulations on potentially dangerous and vicious dogs. The bill defines "provoke" and "provocation" and sets forth conditions under which a dog may be deemed dangerous or vicious. It mandates that any order to euthanize a dog must be supported by clear and convincing evidence and explicit factual findings. The bill also outlines the process for hearings and appeals, ensuring due process for dog owners. It prohibits the euthanasia of provoked dogs and mandates humane conditions of ownership when possible.

California AB793 amends the Food and Agricultural Code to regulate dangerous and vicious dogs, focusing on burden of proof and due process.

California AB793 amends the Food and Agricultural Code to establish stricter regulations on potentially dangerous and vicious dogs. The bill defines "provoke" and "provocation" and sets forth conditions under which a dog may be deemed dangerous or vicious. It mandates that any order to euthanize a dog must be supported by clear and convincing evidence and explicit factual findings. The bill also outlines the process for hearings and appeals, ensuring due process for dog owners. It prohibits the euthanasia of provoked dogs and mandates humane conditions of ownership when possible.