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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 1Ch. 7Art. 1§ 17002 Seized Animal Management Rules

§ 17002 Seized Animal Management Rules

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§ 17002 Seized Animal Management Rules

This law says that if an inspector takes an animal, they have to take care of it following the rules in this chapter.

Key Takeaways

  • •Inspectors can seize animals under this part.
  • •Any seized animal must be managed under the chapter’s rules.
  • •The rule applies to all animals taken by an inspector.

Example

An animal control officer finds a loose dog and picks it up to keep it safe.

Because the officer seized the dog, the law requires the officer to handle the dog according to the chapter’s rules for managing animals.

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§ 17002 Seized Animal Management Rules

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.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

seizedinspectormanaged pursuant to this chapter

Related Statutes

  • § 17001.5 Lost Livestock Definition
  • § 21455 Cattle Slaughter Hide Requirements
  • § 12101 Pest Control Dealer Licensing
  • § 12101.5 Pest Control Supervisor Requirements
  • § 12102 Pesticide Agency Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 17002.
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