CA SB1229

Prohibits landlords who allow animals on rental premises from advertising rental policies that discourage applications from tenants with non-declawed or non-devocalized animals.

Prevents landlords from refusing occupancy, refusing to negotiate, or denying rental property to applicants who refuse to declaw or devocalize their animals.

Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per advertisement violation and up to $1,000 per animal for violations of declawing or devocalizing requirements.

Authorizes city attorneys, district attorneys, and law enforcement prosecutorial entities to seek declaratory or injunctive relief and enforce civil penalties for violations.

Applies to all mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, with detailed definitions of declawing and devocalizing procedures.