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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 7Art. 1§ 21459 Hide Brand Protection

§ 21459 Hide Brand Protection

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 21459 Hide Brand Protection

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't remove, change, or cover up a brand on an animal's hide.
  • •You can't burn or destroy the hide until it's been checked or approved.

Example

A farmer has a cow with a brand on its hide and wants to get rid of the hide.

The farmer can't burn or destroy the hide until it's been inspected or released by the proper authorities.

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

Official Source
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§ 21459 Hide Brand Protection

A person shall not obliterate, alter, or remove a brand which is on a hide, or burn or in any manner destroy the hide until it has been inspected or released. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

obliteratealterremovebrandhideinspectedreleased

Related Statutes

  • § 21455 Cattle Slaughter Hide Requirements
  • § 21456 Possession Of Uninspected Meat
  • § 21457 Hide Inspection Evidence Preservation
  • § 21458 Animal Hide Inspection Requirement
  • § 29056 Apiary Equipment Branding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21459.
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