Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

California Code, Government Code - GOV § 53074.5

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(1) “Nonprofit organization” means a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

(2) “Undomesticated burro” means a wild burro or a burro that has not been tamed or domesticated for a period of three years after its capture, except as provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e), and is not protected by the federal government under the federal Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act (Chapter 30 (commencing with Section 1331) of Title 16 of the United States Code).

(b) At the request of the landowner, an officer or employee of a local animal control agency, or a nonprofit organization that contracts with a county to provide services to undomesticated burros, may remove an undomesticated burro that strays onto private land.

(c) An officer or employee of a local animal control agency, or a nonprofit organization that contracts with a county to provide services to undomesticated burros, may remove an undomesticated burro that strays onto a public roadway to ensure public safety.

(d) An officer or employee of a local animal control agency, or a nonprofit organization that contracts with a county to provide services to undomesticated burros, may provide medical care or treatment, including, but not limited to, euthanasia if medically appropriate, to an undomesticated burro that is seriously ill or injured.

(e)(1) A local animal control agency, or an authorized nonprofit organization that contracts with a county to provide services to undomesticated burros, may relocate an undomesticated burro that is unfit for release to an appropriate facility or private adopter as authorized by the local animal control agency.

(2) A local animal control agency shall, for purposes of this subdivision, have the sole discretion to deem an undomesticated burro unfit for release and to deem an undomesticated burro fit for re-release.

(3) An undomesticated burro that is permanently relocated to an appropriate facility or private adopter shall no longer be deemed an undomesticated burro for purposes of this section.

(f) To be eligible to enter into a contract with a local animal control agency for purposes of this section, a nonprofit organization shall have submitted a euthanasia policy that is compliant with Section 2030 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations for review and approval by the contracting local animal control agency and retain a copy of this policy on file.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Government Code - GOV § 53074.5 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-53074-5/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard