§ 21237 Brand Certificate Protection

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•You can't change or mess up a brand inspection certificate.
•It's against the law to alter or deface this certificate.
•There are some exceptions, but generally, don't do it.

Example

If you have a certificate that shows your cow has been checked for its brand, and you try to change the date or any info on it.

You could get in trouble because it's illegal to alter or deface this certificate.

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§ 21237 Brand Certificate Protection

Except as otherwise provided in Section 21236, it is unlawful for any person to alter, deface, or change any brand inspection certificate. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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alter deface change brand inspection certificate

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21237.

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