California § 4830.7 - Whenever any licensee under this chapter has reasonable cause to believe an anima
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4830.7 — Whenever any licensee under this chapter has reasonable cause to believe an anima, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4830.7. Whenever any licensee under this chapter has reasonable cause to believe an anima
Whenever any licensee under this chapter has reasonable cause to believe an animal under its care has been a victim of animal abuse or cruelty, as prescribed in Section 597 of the Penal Code, it shall be the duty of the licensee to promptly report it to the appropriate law enforcement authorities of the county, city, or city and county in which it occurred. No licensee shall incur any civil liability as a result of making any report pursuant to this section or as a result of making any report of a violation of subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 597 of the Penal Code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4830.7
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4830.7 cover?
Section 4830.7 ("Whenever any licensee under this chapter has reasonable cause to believe an anima") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 4830.7?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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