AB 793
Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs: designation and disposition: burden of proof.
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Bill overview
This bill changes how California determines if a dog is ‘potentially dangerous or vicious’ and how it’s handled. Currently, a court decides based on a ‘preponderance of the evidence.’ The bill requires courts to use ‘clear and convincing evidence’ and mandates specific factual findings to support any determination of danger or viciousness, including whether the dog was provoked. It also prohibits ending a dog’s life solely for public health and safety reasons unless clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that the requirements for such an order are met, and it clarifies that provocation should be considered when regulating a dog’s risk to the public. Finally, it prohibits declaring a dog dangerous if it was protecting someone from an attack.
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