Section 600.2 Of Title 14. Malicious Mischief 594-625c From California Penal Code >> Title 14. >> Part 1.
600.2
. (a) It is a crime for any person to permit any dog which is
owned, harbored, or controlled by him or her to cause injury to or
the death of any guide, signal, or service dog, as defined by Section
54.1 of the Civil Code, while the guide, signal, or service dog is
in discharge of its duties.
(b) A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a
fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) if the injury or
death to any guide, signal, or service dog is caused by the person's
failure to exercise ordinary care in the control of his or her dog.
(c) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor if the injury or
death to any guide, signal, or service dog is caused by the person's
reckless disregard in the exercise of control over his or her dog,
under circumstances that constitute such a departure from the conduct
of a reasonable person as to be incompatible with a proper regard
for the safety and life of any guide, signal, or service dog. A
violation of this subdivision shall be punishable by imprisonment in
a county jail not exceeding one year, or by a fine of not less than
two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) nor more than five
thousand dollars ($5,000), or both. The court shall consider the
costs ordered pursuant to subdivision (d) when determining the amount
of any fines.
(d) In any case in which a defendant is convicted of a violation
of this section, the defendant shall be ordered to make restitution
to the person with a disability who has custody or ownership of the
guide, signal, or service dog for any veterinary bills and
replacement costs of the dog if it is disabled or killed, or other
reasonable costs deemed appropriate by the court. The costs ordered
pursuant to this subdivision shall be paid prior to any fines. The
person with the disability may apply for compensation by the
California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board pursuant
to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 13950) of Part 4 of Division 3
of Title 2 of the Government Code, in an amount not to exceed ten
thousand dollars ($10,000).