§ 24122 Animal Inspection Certificate Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•An inspector must check animals and fill out a paper with details like where, when, and how many animals were checked.
•The paper must describe each animal: what it looks like, how old it is, and any special marks like scars or tattoos.
•If the animal is being moved somewhere, the paper must say who is sending it, where it’s going, and how long the trip will take.
•The paper is only good for moving the animal during the time the inspector writes down.

Example

A farmer wants to send his cow to another farm in a different town.

An inspector comes to check the cow. They write down what the cow looks like, like its color and any scars. They also write down where the cow is going, who is sending it, and how long the trip will take. The farmer can only move the cow during the time the inspector says is okay on the paper.

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§ 24122 Animal Inspection Certificate Requirements

The certificate of inspection shall be signed by the inspector of the program and shall indicate all of the following: (a) The place and date of inspection and the number of animals inspected. (b) The sex, breed, color, approximate height and weight, approximate age, natural marks and identifying scars, and a description of each brand or tattoo and its location on each animal. (c) If the animal is to be transported, the names of the shipper and consignee and the point of origin and the final destination of the shipment. (d) If the animal is to be transported, the length of time necessary to transport the animal between the point of inspection and the point of final destination. The inspector shall determine the amount of time needed for this purpose, based upon the information provided to him or her at the time of inspection. The certificate issued pursuant to this section shall only be valid for transportation purposes during the period of time specified on the certificate by the inspector. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 747, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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certificate of inspection inspector transportation purposes shipper consignee

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 24122.

§ 24122 Animal Inspection Certificate Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 24122 Animal Inspection Certificate Requirements

Key Takeaways

•An inspector must check animals and fill out a paper with details like where, when, and how many animals were checked.
•The paper must describe each animal: what it looks like, how old it is, and any special marks like scars or tattoos.
•If the animal is being moved somewhere, the paper must say who is sending it, where it’s going, and how long the trip will take.
•The paper is only good for moving the animal during the time the inspector writes down.

Example

A farmer wants to send his cow to another farm in a different town.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 24122 Animal Inspection Certificate Requirements

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

certificate of inspection inspector transportation purposes shipper consignee

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 24122.

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