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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 2Art. 3§ 20203 Record Inspection Compliance

§ 20203 Record Inspection Compliance

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§ 20203 Record Inspection Compliance

Key Takeaways

  • •You must show your records if an inspector or police officer asks for them.
  • •This only applies if the officer is following the rules from Section 20202.
  • •Hiding or refusing to show records when asked is against the law.

Example

A police officer stops at a food truck and asks to see their health inspection records.

The food truck owner must show the records right away. If they refuse, they can get in trouble.

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

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§ 20203 Record Inspection Compliance

It is unlawful for any person to refuse to exhibit any records to any inspector or peace officer who is acting in accordance with the provisions of Section 20202. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1221.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unlawfulrefuse to exhibitrecordsinspectorpeace officerSection 20202

Related Statutes

  • § 32742 Animal Movement Restrictions
  • § 16525 Animal Seizure Removal Ban
  • § 17062 Animal Removal Prohibition
  • § 21709 Altered Vehicle Sale Documents
  • § 10923 Recordkeeping And Inspection Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 20203.
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