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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 11§ 10151 Cattle Confinement Cost Reimbursement

§ 10151 Cattle Confinement Cost Reimbursement

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 10151 Cattle Confinement Cost Reimbursement

If a cattle owner or caretaker gets a 10‑day written notice and still won’t keep the cattle in a pen for testing, ID, or slaughter, the state can bill them for the costs of doing it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The owner gets a written notice giving them 10 days to confine the cattle.
  • •Cattle must be confined for any exam, TB test, ID, or slaughter.
  • •If the owner refuses, the department can recover the money it spends to do the work.

Example

A farmer gets a notice to put his cows in a corral for a tuberculosis test, but he refuses.

The state will hire someone to move the cows, do the test, and then charge the farmer for those expenses.

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

Official Source
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§ 10151 Cattle Confinement Cost Reimbursement

If the owner or any person that is in charge of cattle, after 10 days’ written notice, refuses properly to confine in corrals or stanchions any cattle that are subject to examination, tuberculosis testing, identification, or slaughter, the department shall be entitled to reimbursement from the owner for necessary costs incurred to properly examine, tuberculosis test, identify, or slaughter the cattle. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 246, Sec. 59. Effective August 23, 2004.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

cattle10 days’ written noticeexaminationtuberculosis testingidentificationslaughterreimbursement

Related Statutes

  • § 10152 Cattle Expense Lien Enforcement
  • § 52331 Seed Testing Regulations
  • § 10006 Cattle Tuberculosis Testing Requirements
  • § 11304 Agency Reimbursement For Costs
  • § 11502.5 Pesticide License Education Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10151.
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