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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 11Ch. 9§ 24121 Animal Inspection Certificate Issuance

§ 24121 Animal Inspection Certificate Issuance

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§ 24121 Animal Inspection Certificate Issuance

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have an animal and want to get it checked, an inspector will see if you own it legally.
  • •If the inspector says you own the animal the right way, they will give you a paper that says your animal was checked.
  • •This paper is called a 'certificate of inspection'.

Example

You have a dog and want to sell it, but first, you need to show it’s yours.

An inspector checks if you really own the dog. If you do, they give you a paper saying the dog was checked. This paper helps prove the dog is yours when you sell it.

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

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§ 24121 Animal Inspection Certificate Issuance

If the inspector of the program determines that the person who offers the animal for inspection is in lawful possession, the inspector shall issue a certificate of inspection. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 747, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

inspectorlawful possessioncertificate of inspection

Related Statutes

  • § 24122 Animal Inspection Certificate Requirements
  • § 24123 Inspector Certificate Requirements
  • § 24110 Animal Seizure Without Sale Proof
  • § 24124 Animal Shipment Inspection Certificate
  • § 24125 Animal Transport Inspection Penalty

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 24121.
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