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FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE
SECTION 20432-20440



20432.  Each inspector may enforce the provisions of Chapter 5
(commencing with Section 484), Title 13, Part 1 of the Penal Code,
with reference to theft of any animal or carcass, and is authorized,
as a public officer, to arrest for any such offense. In the event of
an arrest pursuant to this section, the provisions of Section 835a of
the Penal Code shall apply as if the inspector were a peace officer.




20433.  Each sheriff, member of the California Highway Patrol, and
other peace officer shall cooperate and assist in enforcing this
division.


20434.  Each sheriff or other officer to whom a complaint which
relates to the loss or theft of cattle is made shall forthwith
transmit to the bureau a report which shows all of the following:
   (a) The number of animals that are involved.
   (b) A description of the animals, including any marks and brands
on them.
   (c) The date of the loss or theft.
   (d) Any other information which the chief may by regulation
require.



20435.  If an inspector or peace officer finds any animal, hide,
carcass, or portion of a carcass in the possession of any person that
he has reason to believe is not the legal owner or entitled to the
possession of it, he shall take possession of it or notify the person
in possession where to leave it pending investigation.




20436.  A person shall not, without a release from the inspector or
peace officer, dispose of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a
carcass within 30 days after receiving the notice pursuant to Section
20435 or until it is released by the inspector or peace officer.



20437.  Any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass shall not
be held pursuant to Section 20435 for more than 30 consecutive days,
unless the notice of seizure is renewed by the inspector or peace
officer.


20438.  Any inspector or peace officer may stop any conveyance which
is transporting any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass
on any public thoroughfare for the purpose of making an investigation
and may take possession of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of
a carcass and hold it for not to exceed 30 days pending an
investigation.



20439.  Any expense which is incurred in caring for any property
which is seized pursuant to this article shall be paid by the owner
of the property. The cost of caring for the property so held is a
lien upon the property. The lien may be enforced in the manner which
is prescribed in Section 3052 of the Civil Code.



20440.  Any animal which is seized by or comes into the possession
of an inspector pursuant to this division shall be disposed of as
provided in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 17001), Part 1,
Division 9 of this code.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > California > Fac > 20432-20440

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE
SECTION 20432-20440



20432.  Each inspector may enforce the provisions of Chapter 5
(commencing with Section 484), Title 13, Part 1 of the Penal Code,
with reference to theft of any animal or carcass, and is authorized,
as a public officer, to arrest for any such offense. In the event of
an arrest pursuant to this section, the provisions of Section 835a of
the Penal Code shall apply as if the inspector were a peace officer.




20433.  Each sheriff, member of the California Highway Patrol, and
other peace officer shall cooperate and assist in enforcing this
division.


20434.  Each sheriff or other officer to whom a complaint which
relates to the loss or theft of cattle is made shall forthwith
transmit to the bureau a report which shows all of the following:
   (a) The number of animals that are involved.
   (b) A description of the animals, including any marks and brands
on them.
   (c) The date of the loss or theft.
   (d) Any other information which the chief may by regulation
require.



20435.  If an inspector or peace officer finds any animal, hide,
carcass, or portion of a carcass in the possession of any person that
he has reason to believe is not the legal owner or entitled to the
possession of it, he shall take possession of it or notify the person
in possession where to leave it pending investigation.




20436.  A person shall not, without a release from the inspector or
peace officer, dispose of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a
carcass within 30 days after receiving the notice pursuant to Section
20435 or until it is released by the inspector or peace officer.



20437.  Any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass shall not
be held pursuant to Section 20435 for more than 30 consecutive days,
unless the notice of seizure is renewed by the inspector or peace
officer.


20438.  Any inspector or peace officer may stop any conveyance which
is transporting any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass
on any public thoroughfare for the purpose of making an investigation
and may take possession of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of
a carcass and hold it for not to exceed 30 days pending an
investigation.



20439.  Any expense which is incurred in caring for any property
which is seized pursuant to this article shall be paid by the owner
of the property. The cost of caring for the property so held is a
lien upon the property. The lien may be enforced in the manner which
is prescribed in Section 3052 of the Civil Code.



20440.  Any animal which is seized by or comes into the possession
of an inspector pursuant to this division shall be disposed of as
provided in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 17001), Part 1,
Division 9 of this code.


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Statutes > California > Fac > 20432-20440

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE
SECTION 20432-20440



20432.  Each inspector may enforce the provisions of Chapter 5
(commencing with Section 484), Title 13, Part 1 of the Penal Code,
with reference to theft of any animal or carcass, and is authorized,
as a public officer, to arrest for any such offense. In the event of
an arrest pursuant to this section, the provisions of Section 835a of
the Penal Code shall apply as if the inspector were a peace officer.




20433.  Each sheriff, member of the California Highway Patrol, and
other peace officer shall cooperate and assist in enforcing this
division.


20434.  Each sheriff or other officer to whom a complaint which
relates to the loss or theft of cattle is made shall forthwith
transmit to the bureau a report which shows all of the following:
   (a) The number of animals that are involved.
   (b) A description of the animals, including any marks and brands
on them.
   (c) The date of the loss or theft.
   (d) Any other information which the chief may by regulation
require.



20435.  If an inspector or peace officer finds any animal, hide,
carcass, or portion of a carcass in the possession of any person that
he has reason to believe is not the legal owner or entitled to the
possession of it, he shall take possession of it or notify the person
in possession where to leave it pending investigation.




20436.  A person shall not, without a release from the inspector or
peace officer, dispose of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a
carcass within 30 days after receiving the notice pursuant to Section
20435 or until it is released by the inspector or peace officer.



20437.  Any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass shall not
be held pursuant to Section 20435 for more than 30 consecutive days,
unless the notice of seizure is renewed by the inspector or peace
officer.


20438.  Any inspector or peace officer may stop any conveyance which
is transporting any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass
on any public thoroughfare for the purpose of making an investigation
and may take possession of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of
a carcass and hold it for not to exceed 30 days pending an
investigation.



20439.  Any expense which is incurred in caring for any property
which is seized pursuant to this article shall be paid by the owner
of the property. The cost of caring for the property so held is a
lien upon the property. The lien may be enforced in the manner which
is prescribed in Section 3052 of the Civil Code.



20440.  Any animal which is seized by or comes into the possession
of an inspector pursuant to this division shall be disposed of as
provided in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 17001), Part 1,
Division 9 of this code.