§ 10.12.130. Dead Animals and Dead Livestock—Pickup from Public and Private Property—Fee—Exceptions.

The Director will pick up and dispose of all dead animals and livestock on public highways and on public and private property within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, when the owner is unknown, or at the request of the animal's owner or other person having custody or control over the animal. The fees for removal services are determined annually as provided in Section 10.04.065. However, the Director is not required to pick up dead animals:

A.

In Garbage Disposal Districts where contractors are required by contract to perform that service;

B.

In beach areas if the animal weighs more than 150 pounds;

C.

Where a large number of animals have died requiring specialized equipment and/or skills beyond the capability of the Department;

D.

In areas that are not reasonably accessible to Department staff or equipment.

(Ord. 2016-0040 § 57, 2016: Ord. 2009-0017 § 5, 2009: Ord. 90-0137 § 8, 1990: Ord. 87-0036 § 4, 1987: Ord. 85-0204 § 5, 1985: Ord. 11771 § 4, 1978: Ord. 9454 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 4729 Art. 3 § 305, 1946.)