can california felons own large dogs?

Question

is there a weight limit on dogs that california felons can own?

Answer 1

http://www.rationalreview.com/content/2948

California: Felons Limited On Dog Size
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Posted on 10/26/2005 - By: Steve Trinward

"The Contra Costa County board of supervisors unanimously supported on Tuesday prohibiting convicted felons from owning any dog that is aggressive or weighs more than 20 pounds, making it all but certain the proposal will become law when it formally comes before the board for approval November 15, 2005.

The proposal would also for the first time, require people with dogs deemed potentially dangerous to apply for a permit to keep their dog, and to abide by certain rules. Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier said his desire to do something about dangerous dogs was galvanized by the March 29, 2005 mauling of 11-year-old JaQuan Rice Jr., as the boy walked near his home in Concord." (10/26/2005).

District Attorney Bob Kochly, whose office helped draft the proposed legislation, told supervisors that the new rules would improve public safety.

"We don't allow felons to own firearms,'' Kochly said. "A dog can be nearly as deadly, as we've seen in this county, as a firearm.''

A separate hearing also is scheduled November 15, 205 - to discuss what fees should be imposed upon dog owners under the new law.

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Answer 2

Depends on what the judge ordered. But I don't think there is a "No big dog" standing order for felons.

Answer 3

Ca won't do anything about dogs because they would in turn have to stop the aggravated conduct that dominates society. There is not now and will not soon be regulations on dogs in the near future.

Answer 4

It depends. If they were executed than I don't think so, but it is california so I could be wrong..

Answer 5

As long as it's not an illegal animal, You can have any kind of pet you want.