California limits rooster ownership to 25 per property starting 2028
August 13, 2026
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The Frame
This measure establishes a new statewide cap on rooster ownership for residents and small-scale poultry keepers, creating a potential financial liability of $2,500 per day for non-compliance.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
poultry owners
Owners are subject to a new cap on the number of roosters they may keep if the animals are confined or tethered.
county governments
Counties are the designated recipients of civil penalties collected from enforcement actions.
Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this law apply to all roosters?
What happens if I am found to have too many roosters?
How much is the fine for violating this law?
Why It Matters
This measure establishes a new statewide cap on rooster ownership for residents and small-scale poultry keepers, creating a potential financial liability of $2,500 per day for non-compliance.
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Shift toward local enforcement of animal limits
The bill mandates that civil penalties be paid to the county, effectively incentivizing local enforcement of state-level poultry restrictions.
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openstates.org
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