§ 800-211. SALE, GIFT OR DESTRUCTION OF DOGS  


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  • At any time after the expiration of the holding period required by Food and Agricultural Code Section 31108, Animal Control Services may, without further notice, and without advertising in any manner, sell, give away, or humanely destroy any dog not claimed or redeemed. Any dog having been released to a nonprofit animal rescue or adoption organization pursuant to Section 31108(b) of the Food and Agricultural Code shall, upon its return to the custody of Animal Control Services, be deemed to have completed the holding period required by Section 31108(a). Provided, however, that Animal Control Services may not transfer title to any living animal to any institution engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of human or animal disease, or in research for the advancement of veterinary, dental, medical, or biologic science, or in the testing or diagnosis, improvement or standardization of laboratory specimens, biologic products, pharmaceuticals, or drugs.