Lomita, California

Sec. 3-4.01. – Adoption of animal control ordinance.

Title 10, Animals, of the Los Angeles County Code, as it exists as of the date of Ordinance No. 669 [Oct. 18, 2004], and the amendments to Title 10, Chapter 37 adopted by Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2011-0038 on July 26, 2011, are hereby adopted by reference as the animal control ordinance of the City of Lomita.

A copy of the animal control ordinance has been deposited in the office of the city clerk of the City of Lomita, and shall be at all times maintained by the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 3-4.02. – Amendments.

G. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3-4.01, section 10.08.155 of Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

10.08.155 Hobby breeder.

“Hobby breeder” is any person, except for a person possessing a valid animal facility license, who owns and breeds a dog or cat and sells the offspring for pay or for other compensation. A hobby breeder is required to obtain a license pursuant to Section 10.20.045.

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M. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3-4.01, section 10.20.045 of Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

10.20.045 Hobby breeding—License required—Fees.

A person who is a hobby breeder as defined in Section 10.08.155, shall obtain a hobby breeding license in the amount set forth in Section 10.90.010. Each license shall authorize the birth of no more than one litter per female dog or cat in any 12-month period and no more than one litter per domestic household in any 12-month period. Breeding in excess of that authorized under this Section requires a breeding facility license (See 10.08.065 and 10.40.200 et seq.) and may result in further penalties.