Title FAC — California Food & Agric. Code

Except as otherwise provided in this article, it is unlawful for any person to sell, use, or possess any Compound 1080. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Subject to regulations of the director, any of the following persons may sell, use, or possess Compound 1080 for the purposes or uses that are specified: (a) Any federal, state, county, or municipal officer or employee, in his or her official capacity, or any person under the imm…

The director, after investigation and hearing, shall adopt regulations by April 1, 1989, which govern the use of methyl bromide and chloropicrin as field fumigants.

The director may prescribe the time when, and the conditions under which, methyl bromide and chloropicrin may be used in different areas of the state.

For purposes of this chapter, “pesticide” has the same meaning as specified in Section 12753.

On or before January 1, 2029, the department shall complete a reevaluation of paraquat dichloride pursuant to Section 12824, and make the determination to retain, cancel, or suspend its registration or to place new appropriate restrictions on the use of pesticide products contain…

It is unlawful for any person by any false or fraudulent pretense to do any of the following: (a) Obtain from any association organized for the purpose of improving the breed of domestic animals a certificate of registration of any animal in the herd register, or other register o…

(a) An inspector shall seize any bovine animal, horse, mule, or burro, or the hide or carcass of any of those animals, that is within any of the following classes: (1) Found in the possession of a person who does not also have in his or her possession proof of ownership. (2) Pres…

Evidence of ownership of an animal or hide may include any of the following: (a) A recorded brand registered in the name of the person in possession of the animal or hide. (b) A brand inspection certificate. (c) A bill of sale from the owner of the brand on the animal or hide. (d…

(a) A dairy exemption number shall be evidence of ownership of cull beef cows and bulls of a recognized dairy breed presented for sale at a registered or posted salesyard, or licensed slaughter plant for immediate slaughter. Any person owning a dairy farm as defined in Section 32…

Evidence of ownership of a carcass may include a bill of sale, sales tag, or sales memorandum which shows all of the following: (a) The names of the seller and buyer. (b) The date of sale. (c) The quantity sold. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

It is unlawful for any person to refuse to turn over to an inspector any animal, hide, or carcass which is seized pursuant to any provision of this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

It is unlawful for any person to remove any animal, hide or carcass, which is seized by an inspector or peace officer pursuant to any provision of this division, Division 10 (commencing with Section 20001), or Division 11 (commencing with Section 23001), from the premises where t…

Any expense which is incurred in caring for any property seized pursuant to this part shall be paid by the person presenting the property for inspection. The cost of caring for the property so held is a lien upon the property. The lien may be enforced in the manner prescribed by …

An animal, hide, or carcass seized pursuant to this chapter shall be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 17001).

There is in the department the Bureau of Livestock Identification. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The bureau is administered by a chief who is appointed by the director pursuant to the State Civil Service Act, Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500), Division 5, Title 2 of the Government Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The chief shall administer and enforce this division and shall perform such other duties within the scope of his employment as the director may require. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The chief is responsible to the director for the proper administration and enforcement of this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The chief shall assist in the prosecution of persons charged with violation of any provision of this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Subject to the approval of the director, the chief shall appoint such inspectors and other assistants as may be necessary to carry out this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Subject to the approval of the director, the chief may employ investigators to investigate reported thefts or losses of cattle. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Each inspector may enforce the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 484), Title 13, Part 1 of the Penal Code, with reference to theft of any animal or carcass, and is authorized, as a public officer, to arrest for any such offense. In the event of an arrest pursuant t…

Each sheriff, member of the California Highway Patrol, and other peace officer shall cooperate and assist in enforcing this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Each sheriff or other officer to whom a complaint which relates to the loss or theft of cattle is made shall forthwith transmit to the bureau a report which shows all of the following: (a) The number of animals that are involved. (b) A description of the animals, including any ma…

If an inspector or peace officer finds any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass in the possession of any person that he has reason to believe is not the legal owner or entitled to the possession of it, he shall take possession of it or notify the person in possession wh…

A person shall not, without a release from the inspector or peace officer, dispose of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass within 30 days after receiving the notice pursuant to Section 20435 or until it is released by the inspector or peace officer. (Enacted by Stat…

Any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass shall not be held pursuant to Section 20435 for more than 30 consecutive days, unless the notice of seizure is renewed by the inspector or peace officer.

Any inspector or peace officer may stop any conveyance which is transporting any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass on any public thoroughfare for the purpose of making an investigation and may take possession of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass and …

Any expense which is incurred in caring for any property which is seized pursuant to this article shall be paid by the owner of the property. The cost of caring for the property so held is a lien upon the property. The lien may be enforced in the manner which is prescribed in Sec…

Any animal which is seized by or comes into the possession of an inspector pursuant to this division shall be disposed of as provided in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 17001), Part 1, Division 9 of this code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

As used in this article, “board” means the Livestock Identification Advisory Board. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

There is in the department the Livestock Identification Advisory Board, which consists of seven members. The director may appoint one additional member on the board, as provided in Section 20463.

It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that persons appointed to the Livestock Identification Advisory Board pursuant to this article are intended to represent and further the interest of the particular agricultural industries concerned, and that such re…

The director shall appoint the members to the board as follows: (a) Two shall be beef cattle producers. (b) Two shall be dairymen. (c) One shall be engaged in the livestock marketing business. (d) Two shall be operators of registered feedlots. The director may appoint one additio…

In making his selection of the membership of the board, the director shall take into consideration the recommendations of organizations and associations of cattlemen, dairymen, livestock marketing agencies, and general farm organizations. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The term of office of the members of the board is four years. Any vacancy which occurs during an unexpired term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The members of the board shall serve without compensation but are entitled to their traveling expenses in the same amount as is provided for other nonsalaried board and commission members who serve the state. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The board shall assist the director and the Chief of the Bureau of Livestock Identification in the administration and enforcement of Part 1 (commencing with Section 16301) and Part 2 (commencing with Section 17401) of Division 9, Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 18351) and Chap…

The members of the board shall confer with all of the following regarding matters which are involved in the administration of the enforcement functions of the Bureau of Livestock Identification: (a) The director and the Chief of the Bureau of Livestock Identification. (b) Livesto…

The board shall make recommendations to the director and to the Chief of the Bureau of Livestock Identification relative to all of the following: (a) Improvements and changes in the administration and enforcement of the hide and brand laws and regulations which are adopted pursua…

The board shall meet at the call of its chairperson. It shall meet at least twice in every calendar year.

The meetings of the board shall be held in the offices of the department at Sacramento, or elsewhere within the state, if necessary for the proper performance of its duties. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

A county veterinarian may be appointed by the board of supervisors whenever the public welfare demands the services of such veterinarian. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The veterinarian shall serve at the pleasure of the board of supervisors. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The veterinarian shall receive a salary which is fixed by the board of supervisors. It shall be payable at the same time, in the same manner, and from the same fund as other county officers are paid. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Inspection of horses, mules, and burros for shipment out of the state may be made at the request of the owner in the same manner and for the same fees as are provided for bovine animals pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 21051) of Division 10. This section does not ap…

A certificate of inspection shall not be issued unless a bill of sale or other proof of ownership is exhibited at the time of the inspection. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Every slaughterer of horses, mules, or burros shall have on file in his office for a period of one year after slaughter the original bill of sale of the animals purchased and slaughtered by him.

The veterinarian shall act under the supervision of the director. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)