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CA Food & Agri Code § 16443 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Civil Penalties and Remedies|Section 16443.

16443.  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 part 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 § 16461 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 2 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 5 - Funds|Section 16461.

16461.  Any money in the Department of Agriculture Fund derived under any of the provisions of this part may be expended for the administration and enforcement of any of the provisions of the following portions of this code, notwithstanding any other provision of law limiting the expenditure of any such money to some specific purpose or to the administration or enforcement of some specific section, article, or chapter of this part:(a) Part 1 (commencing with Section 16301) and Part 2 (commencing with Section 17401), Division 9.(b) Division 10 (commencing with Section 20001).(c) Division 11 (commencing with Section 23001).(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 13.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 16501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 3 - Pedigree and Proof of Ownership|ARTICLE 1 - Pedigree|Section 16501.

16501.  It is unlawful for any person by any false or fraudulent pretense to do any of the following:(a) Obtain from any association organized for the purpose of improving the breed of domestic animals a certificate of registration of any animal in the herd register, or other register of such association or a transfer of any such registration.(b) Give, for a valuable consideration, a false pedigree of any animal, with intent to mislead.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 16521 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 3 - Pedigree and Proof of Ownership|ARTICLE 2 - Proof of Ownership|Section 16521.

16521.  (a) An inspector shall seize any bovine animal, horse, mule, or burro, or the hide or carcass of any of those animals, that is within any of the following classes:(1) Found in the possession of a person who does not also have in his or her possession proof of ownership.(2) Presented for inspection and that is not claimed by the consignor or consignee.(3) An estray as defined in Section 17001.5.(b) At the time of seizure, the person from whom the animal is seized shall be given a notice of rights under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 16522 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 3 - Pedigree and Proof of Ownership|ARTICLE 2 - Proof of Ownership|Section 16522.

16522.  Evidence of ownership of an animal or hide may include any of the following:(a) A recorded brand registered in the name of the person in possession of the animal or hide.(b) A brand inspection certificate.(c) A bill of sale from the owner of the brand on the animal or hide.(d) In the case of an unbranded animal or hide, a bill of sale which gives a description of the breed, sex, color, and natural markings, if any.(e) A dairy exemption number.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 318.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 16522.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 3 - Pedigree and Proof of Ownership|ARTICLE 2 - Proof of Ownership|Section 16522.5.

16522.5.  (a) A dairy exemption number shall be evidence of ownership of cull beef cows and bulls of a recognized dairy breed presented for sale at a registered or posted salesyard, or licensed slaughter plant for immediate slaughter. Any person owning a dairy farm as defined in Section 32505 may apply to the secretary for an exemption number.(b) Every five years, the secretary may charge a fee to cover the cost of issuing and renewing a dairy exemption number. The fee may not exceed fifty dollars ($50). The secretary may refuse to issue such number to persons who have violated any provision of Division 9 (commencing with Section 16301), Division 10 (commencing with Section 20001), or Division 11 (commencing with Section 23001) of the Food and Agricultural Code, or to persons convicted of livestock theft.(c) The dairy exemption number shall be written on the bill of consignment, defined in Section 21703, when the cattle and consignment slip are presented to an inspector at the registered or posted salesyard, or licensed slaughter plant. The salesyard operator shall display the letters “EX” in the description line of the salesyard outbilling. An exemption number shall be deemed to meet the identification information requirements of Section 21703. The cows shall be consigned, owned, and sold in the name of the person having the exemption number.(d) The secretary may revoke the dairy exemption number of any person who violates any provision of Division 9 (commencing with Section 16301), Division 10 (commencing with Section 20001), or Division 11 (commencing with Section 23001) of the Food and Agricultural Code, or who is convicted of livestock theft.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 124, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 16523 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 3 - Pedigree and Proof of Ownership|ARTICLE 2 - Proof of Ownership|Section 16523.

16523.  Evidence of ownership of a carcass may include a bill of sale, sales tag, or sales memorandum which shows all of the following:(a) The names of the seller and buyer.(b) The date of sale.(c) The quantity sold.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 16524 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 3 - Pedigree and Proof of Ownership|ARTICLE 2 - Proof of Ownership|Section 16524.

16524.  It is unlawful for any person to refuse to turn over to an inspector any animal, hide, or carcass which is seized pursuant to any provision of this part.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 16525 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 3 - Pedigree and Proof of Ownership|ARTICLE 2 - Proof of Ownership|Section 16525.

16525.  It is unlawful for any person to remove any animal, hide or carcass, which is seized by an inspector or peace officer pursuant to any provision of this division, Division 10 (commencing with Section 20001), or Division 11 (commencing with Section 23001), from the premises where the inspector or peace officer confined it at the time of seizure, except upon release of such animal, hide or carcass, by the inspector or peace officer who seized the animal, hide, or carcass.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 938.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 16526 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 3 - Pedigree and Proof of Ownership|ARTICLE 2 - Proof of Ownership|Section 16526.

16526.  Any expense which is incurred in caring for any property seized pursuant to this part shall be paid by the person presenting the property for inspection. The cost of caring for the property so held is a lien upon the property. The lien may be enforced in the manner prescribed by Section 3052 of the Civil Code.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 938.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 16527 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 3 - Pedigree and Proof of Ownership|ARTICLE 2 - Proof of Ownership|Section 16527.

16527.  An animal, hide, or carcass seized pursuant to this chapter shall be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 17001).(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 17001.

17001.  As used in this chapter, “taker-up” means any person that takes up an estray animal pursuant to Section 17041.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17001.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 17001.5.

17001.5.  For the purpose of this chapter, “estray” means any impounded or seized bovine animal, horse, mule, sheep, swine, burro, alpaca, llama, or goat whose owner is unknown or cannot be located.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 444, Sec. 1. (AB 1363) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 17002.

17002.  Any animal that is seized by, or comes into the possession of, an inspector pursuant to this part shall be managed pursuant to this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 444, Sec. 2. (AB 1363) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 17003.

17003.  (a) Except as provided in this section, this chapter does not affect any law, ordinance, or regulation regarding estrays, the shelter director, other animal control officer, or a public animal control agency or shelter within the limits of any city or county where those laws, ordinances, or regulations are in force.(b) Upon the impounding of any bovine animal, horse, mule, sheep, swine, burro, alpaca, llama, or goat, the shelter director, other animal control officer, or public animal control agency or shelter shall immediately notify the secretary. Upon receipt of that notice, the secretary shall take possession of any bovine animal and shall manage it pursuant to this chapter.(c) Any city, county, or city and county that establishes or has established laws, ordinances, or regulations regarding estrays, may opt to follow those laws, ordinances, or regulations instead of this chapter in the handling of estrays that are not bovine animals in accordance with the applicable laws, ordinances, or regulations of the city, county, or city and county.(d) This section does not authorize any act that violates Section 597 of the Penal Code.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 7, Sec. 5. (AB 1553) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 17004.

17004.  The director may take up estray animals whose owners are unknown and cannot be located.(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 630.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 17005.

17005.  (a) It is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home. Adoptable animals include only those animals eight weeks of age or older that, at or subsequent to the time the animal is impounded or otherwise taken into possession, have manifested no sign of a behavioral or temperamental defect that could pose a health or safety risk or otherwise make the animal unsuitable for placement as a pet, and have manifested no sign of disease, injury, or congenital or hereditary condition that adversely affects the health of the animal or that is likely to adversely affect the animal’s health in the future.(b) It is the policy of the state that no treatable animal should be euthanized. A treatable animal shall include any animal that is not adoptable but that could become adoptable with reasonable efforts. This subdivision, by itself, shall not be the basis of liability for damages regarding euthanasia.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 752, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17006 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 17006.

17006.  Animals that are irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury shall not be held for owner redemption or adoption. Except as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 31108 and subdivision (c) of Section 31752, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers may be euthanized without being held for owner redemption or adoption.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 194, Sec. 1. (AB 2791) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17041 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 2 - Taker-Up of Estrays|Section 17041.

17041.  Except as provided in Article 5 (commencing with Section 17121) of this chapter, any person that finds any estray domestic animal upon his premises, or upon premises to which he has the right of possession, or upon any highway which is adjacent to such premises, may take up the animal and have a lien for all expenses which are incurred in taking up, keeping, and caring for it.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17042 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 2 - Taker-Up of Estrays|Section 17042.

17042.  Any person that takes up an estray animal shall confine it in a secure place, and shall immediately file with the secretary a notice containing all of the following:(a) A description of the animal seized.(b) The marks and brands, if any.(c) The probable value of the animal.(d) A statement of the date and place where it was taken up and confined.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 653, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17043 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 2 - Taker-Up of Estrays|Section 17043.

17043.  The taker-up of an estray animal shall use reasonable care to preserve it from injury. If it dies or escapes from the taker-up at any time while he is holding it pursuant to this chapter, the taker-up shall not be held liable in any manner therefor.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17044 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 2 - Taker-Up of Estrays|Section 17044.

17044.  The taker-up is entitled to the sum prescribed by Section 17095 for the keeping and care of the estray animal.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17045 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 2 - Taker-Up of Estrays|Section 17045.

17045.  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to remove any animal from the possession of the taker-up.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17061 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 3 - Possession by Inspector|Section 17061.

17061.  Upon demand of any authorized inspector, the taker-up shall deliver possession of the animal to the inspector.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17062 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 3 - Possession by Inspector|Section 17062.

17062.  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to remove from the possession of an inspector any animal so delivered to him.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17063 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 3 - Possession by Inspector|Section 17063.

17063.  If the animal which is seized or otherwise in the possession of the inspector is branded, the director shall cause a search to be made of the brand records to ascertain the owner.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17064 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 3 - Possession by Inspector|Section 17064.

17064.  If the brands or marks are recorded, the director shall immediately, by letter, notify the person in whose name the brands or marks are recorded.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17065 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 3 - Possession by Inspector|Section 17065.

17065.  (a) If the owner is not found, and the estimated value of the animal exceeds two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225), the secretary shall cause a notice of the taking up of, and intent to sell the animal to be prepared. The notice may be distributed to the county department of agriculture and to all sales yards in the state. The secretary may limit distribution of the notice, however, to those sales yards that deal in the same type of animal as the animal that is taken up.(b) The notice shall be posted for a period of 14 days on a bulletin board in each office of the Bureau of Livestock Identification.(c) In addition to posting and distributing the notice, the secretary shall periodically publish a list of the animals for which notice was given pursuant to this section, including the brands and descriptions of the branded animals and descriptions of the unbranded animals in the classified section of a livestock industry publication that is in general circulation throughout the State of California.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 727, Sec. 1.5. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17066 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 3 - Possession by Inspector|Section 17066.

17066.  If the estimated value of the animal is less than two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) and a notice is posted for five days on a bulletin board in each office of the Bureau of Livestock Identification, the director may cause the sale of the animal at a public sale and hold the proceeds as provided in Article 4 (commencing with Section 17091) of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1064, Sec. 3.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17067 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 3 - Possession by Inspector|Section 17067.

17067.  The notice of the taking up of an animal shall describe the weight, sex, breed, color, marks, and brands, if any, of the animal and shall state the time and place of its proposed sale.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17068 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 3 - Possession by Inspector|Section 17068.

17068.  Any person that claims ownership in the animal may, at any time, but not later than 14 days after the first posting of notice, file his or her proofs of ownership with the director and the director shall proceed to hear and determine the claim of ownership.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1064, Sec. 4.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17069 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 3 - Possession by Inspector|Section 17069.

17069.  If ownership is proved to the satisfaction of the director, the animal shall be turned over to the owner upon payment by the owner of all expenses which were incurred in the handling of the animal.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17091 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 4 - Disposal and Sale|Section 17091.

17091.  If the animal at any time while in the possession of an inspector is in a condition which requires immediate disposal, the animal may be disposed of by the director. The proceeds from the salvage, if any, in excess of expenses which were incurred in the handling of the animal shall be paid to the person proving ownership pursuant to Section 17096.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 318.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17092 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 4 - Disposal and Sale|Section 17092.

17092.  If after 14 days from the date of the first posting of notice no satisfactory proof of ownership of the animal has been made, or if the owner fails or refuses to pay all expenses which were incurred, the director shall sell the animal at public sale.All sales which are made pursuant to this chapter convey a good and valid title to the purchaser. The former owner of the animal so sold is thereafter barred from all right to recover it.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1064, Sec. 5.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17093 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 4 - Disposal and Sale|Section 17093.

17093.  In lieu of public sale, the director may sell the animal at private sale at a price not less than the appraised value of the animal. The appraisal shall be made by a board of three stockmen who are qualified to make the appraisal, to be selected as follows:(a) One to be named by the director.(b) One by the person from whose possession the estray animal was taken.(c) One selected jointly by the stockmen who are selected pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 17094 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 9 - ANIMALS GENERALLY|PART 1 - ANIMALS AT LARGE|CHAPTER 7 - Estrays|ARTICLE 4 - Disposal and Sale|Section 17094.

17094.  Any carcass or portion of a carcass may be sold by the director at any time at the market price which prevails at the time of sale.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)