§ 11.20.170. Pets.

(a)

The Monterey County parks department may refuse to admit into the Nacimiento recreation area any person who proposes to enter with a dog, unless such person can exhibit either a current license or a certificate of rabies inoculation of the dog. Upon presentation of either such license or such certificate, the Monterey County parks department may register such dog and collect a fee for its admission.

(b)

The Monterey County parks department may refuse to issue a camping permit when it appears that there will be more than two dogs per campsite.

(c)

The Monterey County parks department may refuse to admit into the Nacimiento recreation area any person who possesses:

(1)

A pet that appears to be dangerous;

(2)

More than two pets per vehicle; or

(3)

A pet which, in the judgment of the Monterey County parks department, is likely to disturb other persons.

(d)

No person shall do any of the following within the Nacimiento recreation area:

(1)

Allow any dog or other pet in his or her custody to run unrestrained or upon a secure leash over seven feet long, except in the case of an authorized service dog.

(2)

Allow any dog or other pet to be upon any beach, trail, or other public assembly area posted to the contrary by the Monterey County parks department.

(3)

Allow any dog or other pet in his or her custody to molest or annoy any person.

(4)

Allow any dog or other pet in his or her custody to be or remain tied up and left unattended outside of a tent, trailer, or vehicle in a camp area or day-use area.

(5)

Abandon any animal in his or her custody.

(6)

Allow any livestock under their ownership or care to enter the Nacimiento recreation area without the written permission of the Monterey County parks department. Such owners shall be responsible for cost recovery for all damage done to the Nacimiento recreation area property and environment.

(e)

The Monterey County parks department is authorized within the Nacimiento recreation area to impound animals or pets involved in any violation of the provisions of this section and to charge the custodian of said animal or pet a reasonable fee or fees for the release of the animal or pet. Such fee or fees are established by the Monterey County parks department.

(Ord. No. 3272, § 1(Exh. A), 10-7-14)