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8.04.550 - Miscellaneous animals, monkeys.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Commerce, CA.

Local law · Updated May 13, 2025 · 2,277 sections

The text

No person owning or having control of any monkey, ape, chimpanzee or other animal of the monkey type, shall permit, allow or suffer such animal to run at large within the city, or permit, allow or suffer such animal to be or go upon a street or public place within the city without having such animal securely fastened by an adequate chain or rope, firmly held by or attached to a competent person.

Such animal shall be deemed and considered as running at large, within the meaning of the expression as used in this chapter, when not confined within an enclosure or when not securely tied or chained. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 255 §1(part), 1978).