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§ 20438. — 20438. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

California § 20438.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code FACFood and Agricultural Code - FAC
Div. 10.DIVISION 10. CATTLE PROTECTION
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Enforcement
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Inspectors and Other Peace Officers

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Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC Code § 20438. (2026).

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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 hold it for not to exceed 30 days pending an investigation.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.
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