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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 5§ 10385 Cattle Testing Expense Lien

§ 10385 Cattle Testing Expense Lien

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 10385 Cattle Testing Expense Lien

This law says that any money the department spends on testing cattle becomes a claim on those cattle, and if the owner doesn’t pay the claim within 10 days after getting a written notice, the department can enforce it.

Key Takeaways

  • •Costs the department pays for testing become a lien (claim) on the tested cattle.
  • •The department must give the owner a written notice of the amount owed.
  • •The owner has 10 days to pay after receiving the notice, or the department can enforce the lien.

Example

A farmer has his herd tested for a disease. The department spends $300 on the testing and sends the farmer a written bill.

Because the department paid for the test, the $300 becomes a claim on the farmer’s cattle. If the farmer doesn’t pay the $300 within 10 days of the notice, the department can take legal steps to collect the money, such as seizing the cattle.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10385 Cattle Testing Expense Lien

Any expense which is incurred by the department pursuant to Section 10384 is a lien upon the cattle which are tested and identified. Unless the amount of the lien is paid within 10 days after written notice of the amount of the lien has been given by the department to the owner or person that is in possession of the cattle, the lien shall be enforced pursuant to Section 3052 of the Civil Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

liencattleSection 10384Section 3052 of the Civil Code

Related Statutes

  • § 10355 Calf Vaccination Lien Enforcement
  • § 10383 Cattle Brucellosis Testing Requirements
  • § 10386 Cattle Movement In Brucellosis Areas
  • § 10387 Cattle Brucellosis Testing Requirements
  • § 16526 Property Seizure Care Costs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10385.
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