Is there a law prohibiting dogs in the community?

China's laws do not prohibit dogs in residential areas, but only stipulate some responsibilities and tort penalties for keeping animals.

Regulations on the administration of domestic dogs

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Dogs are prohibited in cities, suburbs and emerging industrial zones at or above the county level. Production dogs (including grazing dogs), scientific research dogs and police dogs must be quarantined and immunized. Suspected sick dogs should be killed immediately to ensure safety.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Public Security Administration Punishment Law

Article 75

Give a warning if raising animals interferes with the normal life of others; Those who fail to correct after warning, or allow animals to intimidate others, shall be fined from 200 yuan to 500 yuan. Whoever drives away animals to harm others shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of the first paragraph of Article 43 of this Law.

Tort Liability Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Article 78 General Provisions on Liability for Damage Caused by Raising Animals

If the animals raised cause damage to others, the animal breeder or manager shall bear the tort liability, but if he can prove that the damage was caused by the intentional or gross negligence of the infringed, he may not bear or reduce the liability.

Article 79 Tort liability for failing to take safety measures for animals

In violation of management regulations, animal breeders or managers who fail to take safety measures for animals and cause damage to others shall bear tort liability.

Article 80 Liability for damage caused by dangerous animals prohibited from being kept.

If dangerous animals such as dogs that are prohibited from being kept cause damage to others, the animal keeper or manager shall bear the tort liability.

Article 82 Liability for damage caused by abandoned or escaped animals

If an abandoned or escaped animal causes damage to others during the period of abandonment or escape, the original animal keeper or manager shall bear the tort liability.

Article 83 Liability for animal damage caused by the fault of a third party

If an animal causes damage to others due to the fault of a third party, the infringed may claim compensation from the animal keeper or manager or the third party. After making compensation, the animal keeper or manager has the right to claim compensation from a third party.

Article 84 Code of Conduct for Animal Breeders

Raising animals shall abide by the law, respect social morality and shall not interfere with the lives of others.