Four Statutory Conditions for Lawful Presence of Dogs on Food Premises

(1)	Permission:	Food premises must be granted the "Permission for presence of dogs on food premises" by the DFEH
(2)	Dog breeds:	Dogs entering the food premises must not be "fighting dogs" or "Known Dangerous Dogs" and any crossbreeds of fighting dogs
(3)	Control of dogs:	(i) Must be securely held on a leash of not more than 1.5 m in length by an adult when the dog is present on the premises; or (ii) Securely tied to a fixture on a leash of not more than 1.5 m in length when the dog is present on the premises.
(4)	Entry to the food room is strictly prohibited:	Dogs are not allowed to enter the food room (any food preparation space) at any time.

Exemptions allowing Presence of Dogs on Food Premises (not subject to the new amendments)

✔ Dogs serving as guides (guide dogs) for a totally or partially blind person but they are still not allowed in the food room

✔ Dogs in connection with the exercise of a lawful power (e.g. police dogs, search and rescue dogs, etc.)

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