California Limits Chaining

With the enactment of SB 1578, California becomes the second state to address dog chaining at the state level. Connecticut passed a law in 2003 which banned dog chaining for an unreasonable period of time. SB 1578 limits dog chaining in California to three hours. The bill permits dog owners to use a pulley or trolley system, and to tether dogs at parks and recreation areas, during activities licensed by the state that involve the use of a dog, and during agricultural operations for safety reasons.
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