§ 14357 Livestock Drug Inspection Access

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you must let officials into any place where animal medicines are made or sold so they can take a sample.

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•You cannot refuse entry to an inspector at a livestock drug manufacturing or sales site.
•Inspectors are allowed to take samples of the drug.
•The rule applies to any person who controls the premises.

Example

A company that produces a drug for cows gets a surprise visit from a state inspector who wants to test the product.

The company has to open the doors and let the inspector take a sample of the drug; they cannot say no.

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§ 14357 Livestock Drug Inspection Access

It is unlawful for any person to refuse to permit the entry into and inspection of any premises wherein any livestock drug is manufactured or sold for the taking of samples of such drug. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1224.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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livestock drug premises inspection samples

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14357.

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