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California Vehicle Code Section 23117

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(a) No person driving a motor vehicle shall transport any
animal in the back of the vehicle in a space intended for any load on
the vehicle on a highway unless the space is enclosed or has side
and tail racks to a height of at least 46 inches extending vertically
from the floor, the vehicle has installed means of preventing the
animal from being discharged, or the animal is cross tethered to the
vehicle, or is protected by a secured container or cage, in a manner
which will prevent the animal from being thrown, falling, or jumping
from the vehicle.
   (b) This section does not apply to any of the following:
   (1) The transportation of livestock.
   (2) The transportation of a dog whose owner either owns or is
employed by a ranching or farming operation who is traveling on a
road in a rural area or who is traveling to and from a livestock
auction.
   (3) The transportation of a dog for purposes associated with
ranching or farming.

Last modified: January 12, 2009