§ 21886 Animal Carcass Concealment Prohibited

• •You can't hide, bury, or destroy a dead animal if it has an owner.
• •You must wait until the owner is found or an officer checks for any marks or brands on the animal.
• •This rule helps make sure the rightful owner can be found.

You find a dead cow on your land with a brand mark on it.

You can't bury or hide the cow until you tell the owner or an officer checks the brand to find out who owns it.