Section 600.5 Of Title 14. Malicious Mischief 594-625c From California Penal Code >> Title 14. >> Part 1.
600.5
. (a) Any person who intentionally causes injury to or the
death of any guide, signal, or service dog, as defined by Section
54.1 of the Civil Code, while the dog is in discharge of its duties,
is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in a county
jail not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand
dollars ($10,000), or by both a fine and imprisonment. The court
shall consider the costs ordered pursuant to subdivision (b) when
determining the amount of any fines.
(b) 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
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).