Section 31609 Of Article 1. Findings, Definitions, And General Provisions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 14. >> Chapter 9. >> Article 1.

. (a) This chapter does not apply to licensed kennels, humane society shelters, animal control facilities, or veterinarians.
  (b) This chapter does not apply to dogs while utilized by any police department or any law enforcement officer in the performance of police work.