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CA Food & Agri Code § 20151 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - Application|Section 20151.

20151.  (a) The Legislature finds and declares that this division is enacted in the exercise of the police power of this state for the purpose of protecting the cattle industry of this state from losses of livestock by theft and straying. (b) The Legislature further finds and declares that the protection should be afforded through a system of brand inspection of cattle as the cattle are moved and marketed within this state, and that, to the extent that adequate funding is made available, an investigative unit be maintained within the department for the purpose of assisting local law enforcement agencies in combating cattle theft in this state. (c) The department shall develop a surveillance patrol program, to the extent that adequate funding is made available, to assist in the detection and apprehension of persons involved in cattle theft.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 361, Sec. 1. Effective August 30, 1991.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20152 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - Application|Section 20152.

20152.  The provisions of this division, including the payment of fees, are applicable to all state and county institutions which are engaging in livestock operations.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 938.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20171 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Regulation|Section 20171.

20171.  The director may make such regulations as may be reasonably necessary to carry out this division and to protect the cattle of this state from theft and misappropriation.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20172 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Regulation|Section 20172.

20172.  The regulations shall be published in one or more stock journals of general circulation in the state before they become effective.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 3 - Investigations|Section 20201.

20201.  The director may make any necessary investigations relative to reported violations of this division, pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 11180), Chapter 2, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 3 - Investigations|Section 20202.

20202.  The person in custody of any records required to be kept by any provision of Divisions 9 (commencing with Section 16301), 10 (commencing with Section 20001), or 11 (commencing with Section 23001) shall exhibit such records upon demand by any inspector or peace officer.Such records include, but are not limited to, the following documents:(a) Brand inspection certificates.(b) Bills of sale or bills of consignment.(c) Truck invoices and bills of lading.(d) Shipping and receiving slips.(e) Sales invoices or certificate of sale.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1221.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 3 - Investigations|Section 20203.

20203.  It is unlawful for any person to refuse to exhibit any records to any inspector or peace officer who is acting in accordance with the provisions of Section 20202.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1221.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20221 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Criminal Penalties|Section 20221.

20221.  Every person that violates this division is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment of not less than 10 days nor more than one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Each violation during any day constitutes a separate offense.(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 812, Sec. 2.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20222 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Criminal Penalties|Section 20222.

20222.  Any person who uses an unrecorded, forfeited, or canceled brand shall pay a penalty upon a first violation of one hundred dollars ($100); upon a second violation within the same 12-month period, a penalty of two hundred dollars ($200); and upon a third or subsequent violation within the same 12-month period, a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500), which is in addition to any other penalty provided by law.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 558, Sec. 2.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20251 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 5 - Civil Penalties and Remedies|Section 20251.

20251.  Any person that violates any provision of this division, or any regulation which is issued pursuant to it, is liable civilly for a penalty in an amount not to exceed a sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation. Any money which is recovered under this section shall be paid into the Department of Agriculture Fund.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20252 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 5 - Civil Penalties and Remedies|Section 20252.

20252.  The Attorney General shall, upon complaint by the director, or may upon his own initiative, if after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes a violation has occurred, bring an action for civil penalties in the name of the people of this state in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against any person violating any provision of this division.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20253 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 5 - Civil Penalties and Remedies|Section 20253.

20253.  The Attorney General shall, upon complaint by the director, or may upon his own initiative, if after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes a violation has occurred, bring an action in the name of the people of this state in the superior court for an injunction against any person violating any provision of this division or any regulation which is duly issued by the director pursuant to it.Any proceedings pursuant to this section shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525), Title 7, Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The director shall not, however, be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequate remedy at law or to show or tending to show irreparable damage or loss.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20281 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 6 - Collection and Disposition of Money|Section 20281.

20281.  The department shall, at least once a month, report to the State Controller the total amount of money collected for fees, penalties, judgments, or otherwise. It shall, at the same time, pay into the State Treasury the entire amount of such receipts. The receipts shall be credited to the Department of Agriculture Fund.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20282 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 6 - Collection and Disposition of Money|Section 20282.

20282.  Any money in the Department of Agriculture Fund derived under any of the provisions of this division may be expended for the administration and enforcement of any of the provisions of this code stated in Section 16461, notwithstanding any other provision of law which limits the expenditure of any such money to some specific section, article, or chapter of this division.(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 13.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20283 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 6 - Collection and Disposition of Money|Section 20283.

20283.  A civil action may be brought by the department to recover any fee, penalty, or other money that becomes due pursuant to this division.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20401 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 1 - Bureau of Livestock Identification|Section 20401.

20401.  There is in the department the Bureau of Livestock Identification.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20402 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 1 - Bureau of Livestock Identification|Section 20402.

20402.  The bureau is administered by a chief who is appointed by the director pursuant to the State Civil Service Act, Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500), Division 5, Title 2 of the Government Code.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20403 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 1 - Bureau of Livestock Identification|Section 20403.

20403.  The chief shall administer and enforce this division and shall perform such other duties within the scope of his employment as the director may require.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20404 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 1 - Bureau of Livestock Identification|Section 20404.

20404.  The chief is responsible to the director for the proper administration and enforcement of this division.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20405 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 1 - Bureau of Livestock Identification|Section 20405.

20405.  The chief shall assist in the prosecution of persons charged with violation of any provision of this division.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20406 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 1 - Bureau of Livestock Identification|Section 20406.

20406.  Subject to the approval of the director, the chief shall appoint such inspectors and other assistants as may be necessary to carry out this division.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20407 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 1 - Bureau of Livestock Identification|Section 20407.

20407.  Subject to the approval of the director, the chief may employ investigators to investigate reported thefts or losses of cattle.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20432 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers|Section 20432.

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.(Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1222.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20433 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers|Section 20433.

20433.  Each sheriff, member of the California Highway Patrol, and other peace officer shall cooperate and assist in enforcing this division.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20434 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers|Section 20434.

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.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20435 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers|Section 20435.

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.(Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1222.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20436 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers|Section 20436.

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.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20437 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers|Section 20437.

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.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 664, Sec. 85. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20438 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers|Section 20438.

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.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20439 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers|Section 20439.

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.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20440 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers|Section 20440.

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.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20461 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20461.

20461.  As used in this article, “board” means the Livestock Identification Advisory Board.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20462 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20462.

20462.  There is in the department the Livestock Identification Advisory Board, which consists of seven members. The director may appoint one additional member on the board, as provided in Section 20463.(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 188.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20462.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20462.5.

20462.5.  It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that persons appointed to the Livestock Identification Advisory Board pursuant to this article are intended to represent and further the interest of the particular agricultural industries concerned, and that such representation and furtherance is intended to serve the public interest. Accordingly, the Legislature finds that, with respect to persons who are appointed to such board, the particular agricultural industries concerned are tantamount to, and constitutes, the public generally within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1429.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20463 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20463.

20463.  The director shall appoint the members to the board as follows:(a) Two shall be beef cattle producers.(b) Two shall be dairymen.(c) One shall be engaged in the livestock marketing business.(d) Two shall be operators of registered feedlots.The director may appoint one additional member on the board, who shall be a public member. Upon the director’s request, the board shall submit to the director the names of three or more natural persons, each of whom shall be a citizen and resident of this state and not a producer, shipper, or processor nor financially interested in any producer, shipper, or processor, for appointment by the director as a public member of the board. The director may appoint one of the nominees as the public member on the board. If all nominees are unsatisfactory to the director, the board shall continue to submit lists of nominees until the director has made a selection. Any vacancy in the office of the public member of the board shall be filled by appointment by the director from the nominee or nominees similarly qualified submitted by the board. The public member of the board shall represent the interests of the general public in all matters coming before the board and shall have the same voting and other rights and immunities as other members of the board.(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 188.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20464 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20464.

20464.  In making his selection of the membership of the board, the director shall take into consideration the recommendations of organizations and associations of cattlemen, dairymen, livestock marketing agencies, and general farm organizations.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20465 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20465.

20465.  The term of office of the members of the board is four years. Any vacancy which occurs during an unexpired term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20466 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20466.

20466.  The members of the board shall serve without compensation but are entitled to their traveling expenses in the same amount as is provided for other nonsalaried board and commission members who serve the state.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20467 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20467.

20467.  The board shall assist the director and the Chief of the Bureau of Livestock Identification in the administration and enforcement of Part 1 (commencing with Section 16301) and Part 2 (commencing with Section 17401) of Division 9, Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 18351) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 18501) of Part 3 of Division 9, Division 10 (commencing with Section 20001), and Division 11 (commencing with Section 23001). The board shall make recommendations to the director concerning such administration and enforcement. Any such recommendation shall be made effective upon approval of the director, including recommendations under subdivisions (a), (b), (c), and (d) of Section 20469.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 967.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20468 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20468.

20468.  The members of the board shall confer with all of the following regarding matters which are involved in the administration of the enforcement functions of the Bureau of Livestock Identification:(a) The director and the Chief of the Bureau of Livestock Identification.(b) Livestock producers and marketers.(c) Farm and livestock organizations.(d) Other cooperating agencies.(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 730.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20469 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20469.

20469.  The board shall make recommendations to the director and to the Chief of the Bureau of Livestock Identification relative to all of the following:(a) Improvements and changes in the administration and enforcement of the hide and brand laws and regulations which are adopted pursuant to such laws.(b) Procedures which are followed by the Bureau of Livestock Identification. (c) Curbing of livestock thefts.(d) The annual budget for the Bureau of Livestock Identification.(e) Legislation which is designed to improve the functioning of the bureau.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 967.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20470 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20470.

20470.  The board shall meet at the call of its chairperson. It shall meet at least twice in every calendar year.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 200, Sec. 1. (AB 2483) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 20471 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 10 - CATTLE PROTECTION|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|ARTICLE 3 - Livestock Identification Advisory Board|Section 20471.

20471.  The meetings of the board shall be held in the offices of the department at Sacramento, or elsewhere within the state, if necessary for the proper performance of its duties.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)