§ 16524 Animal Seizure Compliance

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you must give any animal, hide, or carcass that an inspector has taken to you; you can't refuse to hand it over.

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•You must turn over any animal, hide, or carcass that an inspector has seized.
•Refusing to give it to the inspector is illegal.
•The rule applies to any animal part taken under this part of the law.

Example

A farmer's sick cow is taken by a state animal health inspector because it might spread disease.

The farmer has to give the cow (or its hide or carcass) to the inspector. If the farmer says no, they are breaking the law.

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§ 16524 Animal Seizure Compliance

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.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

unlawful refuse to turn over inspector animal hide carcass seized

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 16524.

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