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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 16527 Seized Animal Disposal Rules

§ 16527 Seized Animal Disposal Rules

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§ 16527 Seized Animal Disposal Rules

This law says that if animals or their remains are taken by authorities, they must be disposed of in a specific way.

Key Takeaways

  • •If authorities take an animal or its remains, they can't just throw it away anywhere.
  • •There are special rules for how to dispose of these animals or remains.
  • •This law makes sure that animals are treated with respect even after they are gone.

Example

If a police officer finds a dead animal on the side of the road and takes it away.

The officer must follow special rules to get rid of the animal, like burying it or taking it to a special place.

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§ 16527 Seized Animal Disposal Rules

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.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

animalhidecarcassdisposed ofChapter 7Section 17001

Related Statutes

  • § 16524 Animal Seizure Compliance
  • § 16525 Animal Seizure Removal Ban
  • § 20435 Animal Possession Investigation
  • § 20436 Animal Disposal Restrictions
  • § 20437 Animal Seizure Time Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 16527.
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