- (a) Except in a unit, or area within a unit, designated by the San Joaquin River Conservancy for dogs off-leash and in conformance with signs posted pursuant to section 25015.03 of this chapter, no person shall bring a dog into, permit a dog to enter or remain, or possess a dog in any unit or portion thereof unless the dog is on a leash of no more than six feet in length and under the immediate control of a person, or confined in a vehicle. “Immediate control” means the degree of control that prevents any uninvited contact between the dog and any person or wildlife. The fact of the dog being on-leash does not excuse the obligation to exercise immediate control.
- (b) No person shall allow a dog to hunt, chase, harm, or harass wildlife.
- (c) No person shall keep a noisy, vicious, or dangerous dog, or one which is disturbing other persons, in any unit and remain therein after person has been asked by a California peace officer to leave with the dog(s).
- (d) No person shall fail to clean up and properly dispose of any excrement left by a dog in their possession.
- (e) The on-leash prohibition in subdivision (a) shall not apply to trained service dogs used to guide and assist persons with disabilities, or dogs that are being trained for that purpose: however, service dogs must be under the handler's immediate control.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 32511, 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code.
History
1. New section filed 12-4-2025; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 49).