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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 1Ch. 7Art. 3§ 17061 Animal Possession Transfer

§ 17061 Animal Possession Transfer

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 17061 Animal Possession Transfer

This law says that if an authorized inspector asks for an animal, the person who has the animal must give it to the inspector.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only an authorized inspector can demand an animal.
  • •The person who has the animal must give it up immediately.
  • •Failure to do so could be a violation of the law.

Example

A farmer is keeping a horse on his farm. An authorized animal inspector comes and asks the farmer to hand over the horse for inspection.

Because the inspector is authorized, the farmer must give the horse to the inspector right away.

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

Official Source
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§ 17061 Animal Possession Transfer

Upon demand of any authorized inspector, the taker-up shall deliver possession of the animal to the inspector. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

taker-upauthorized inspector

Related Statutes

  • § 17001 Estray Animal Taker Definition
  • § 17043 Estray Animal Care Liability
  • § 17044 Compensation For Estray Care
  • § 17045 Animal Removal Restrictions
  • § 17062 Animal Removal Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 17061.
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