§ 21745 Livestock Sale Documentation Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•When you sell animals, you must write down the sale details on a special form.
•The form must include the date, who bought it, what the animal looks like, where it came from and where it's going, and who sold it.
•You must keep this form for at least one year after the sale.
•If a police officer or someone from the department asks, you must show them the form.

Example

You sell a cow to your neighbor.

You need to fill out a special form with the date, your neighbor's name and address, what the cow looks like, where it came from and where it's going, and your name. You keep this form for a year, and if the police ask, you show it to them.

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§ 21745 Livestock Sale Documentation Requirements

The press-numbered bill of sale or press-numbered certificate of sale that is required pursuant to Section 21744 shall contain all of the following information on a form that is approved by the chief: (a) Date of sale. (b) Name and address of the buyer. (c) Description of each animal that is sold that includes its brands and brand location, sex, and breed of unbranded animals. (d) Origin and destination of the animals. (e) The name of the person conducting the sale. The press-numbered bill of sale or press-numbered certificate of sale shall be kept by the seller for a period of one year after the date of sale. Any such document shall be exhibited on the demand of any peace officer or any agent of the department. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 651, Sec. 1.5. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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press-numbered bill of sale press-numbered certificate of sale brands brand location peace officer agent of the department

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21745.

§ 21745 Livestock Sale Documentation Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 21745 Livestock Sale Documentation Requirements

Key Takeaways

•When you sell animals, you must write down the sale details on a special form.
•The form must include the date, who bought it, what the animal looks like, where it came from and where it's going, and who sold it.
•You must keep this form for at least one year after the sale.
•If a police officer or someone from the department asks, you must show them the form.

Example

You sell a cow to your neighbor.

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

Official Source

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§ 21745 Livestock Sale Documentation Requirements

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

press-numbered bill of sale press-numbered certificate of sale brands brand location peace officer agent of the department

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21745.

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