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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4.1Art. 1§ 18943 Livestock And Fallow Deer

§ 18943 Livestock And Fallow Deer

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§ 18943 Livestock And Fallow Deer

Key Takeaways

  • •Livestock includes cows, sheep, pigs, and goats.
  • •Fallow deer (a type of deer) are also considered livestock in this law, even if they are dead.
  • •The Fish and Game Commission can make rules about what counts as livestock.

Example

A farmer has cows, sheep, and fallow deer on their land.

All these animals are considered livestock under this law, so the same rules apply to them.

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

Official Source
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§ 18943 Livestock And Fallow Deer

“Livestock” means any cattle, sheep, swine, and goat, and pursuant to regulations adopted by the Fish and Game Commission, for the purposes of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18650) and this chapter, fallow deer (Dama dama) whether alive or dead. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 373, Sec. 1.5. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Livestockcattlesheepswinegoatfallow deer (Dama dama)Fish and Game Commission

Related Statutes

  • § 18663 Livestock Definition
  • § 17001.5 Lost Livestock Definition
  • § 19201 Domesticated Animal Definition
  • § 19210.5 Meat Byproduct Definition
  • § 16302 Domestic Livestock Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18943.
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