Quote Originally Posted by cyber-sibes
Hmm, interesting new laws, but I wonder if the tethering laws apply to sled dog kennels too? Maybe there aren't any in California or Indianapolis? Tethering is a pretty common practice in some of them.
I was wondering about this as well. I just saw the new laws at work today and did a little bit of looking into it. The law does make some exceptions; it does not list sled dog kennels specifically, but I'm sure a sled dog kennel with proper care could work with animal control to be put on the exception list:

For California:

"New law in effect
State Sen. Alan Lowenthal, a Long Beach Democrat, wrote the bill, which became law yesterday.

The law:
Prohibits tethering a dog to any stationary object for more than three hours in a 24-hour period.

Allows dogs to be attached to running lines, pulleys and trolley systems, except with a choke or pinch collar.

Allows dogs to be tethered to fixed objects while at campgrounds and recreational areas that require dogs to be restrained.

Makes exceptions for dogs that are hunting, working on farms or herding cattle or sheep.
Possible penalties:
A warning for first-time offenders who did not endanger the health or safety of a dog.

An infraction resulting in a maximum fine of $250 per dog.

A misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $1,000 per dog and/or up to six months in jail.

Sign on San Diego news story