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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 6Art. 6§ 21202 Cattle Inspection Certificate Issuance

§ 21202 Cattle Inspection Certificate Issuance

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§ 21202 Cattle Inspection Certificate Issuance

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have cows and want to sell or move them, an inspector checks if you really own them.
  • •The inspector gives you a paper (certificate) saying it's okay if they believe the cows are yours.
  • •This rule is just to make sure no one is stealing or selling cows that aren’t theirs.

Example

A farmer wants to sell his cows at the market.

An inspector comes to check if the cows are really his. If the inspector is sure the farmer owns the cows, they give him a paper saying it’s okay to sell them.

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

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§ 21202 Cattle Inspection Certificate Issuance

If satisfied that the person that offers the cattle for inspection is in lawful possession of them, the inspector shall issue a certificate of inspection. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

certificate of inspectionlawful possession

Related Statutes

  • § 21201 Inspector Certificate Timing Requirement
  • § 21203 Livestock Inspection Certificate Requirements
  • § 21204 Shipment Inspection Certificate
  • § 15011 Commercial Feed Ingredient Standards
  • § 21171 Cattle Brand Inspection Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21202.
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