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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 4Art. 6§ 14361 Livestock Drug Seizure Authority

§ 14361 Livestock Drug Seizure Authority

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 14361 Livestock Drug Seizure Authority

This law lets the director take and keep any animal medicine they think breaks the rules, and either give it back when the rules are followed or order it destroyed if they can't be fixed.

Key Takeaways

  • •The director can seize animal drugs they believe break the law.
  • •The seized drugs stay held until the owner follows the required rules.
  • •If the rules can’t be met, the director can order the drugs destroyed to protect health.

Example

A farmer brings a batch of deworming pills to the state office, but the director thinks the pills weren’t labeled correctly.

The director can grab the pills and hold onto them until the farmer fixes the labeling. If the farmer can’t fix it, the director can tell the pills to be thrown away to keep animals and people safe.

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§ 14361 Livestock Drug Seizure Authority

The director may seize and hold any livestock drug which he has reasonable cause to believe is in violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to it. The director shall continue to hold the livestock drug until such time as the requirements of this chapter have been complied with, at which time the lot shall be released. If the requirements of this chapter cannot be complied with, the director shall issue an order for disposal of the livestock drug, in a manner determined by him to protect the public health and safety and accomplish purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1224.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

livestock drugseize and holdpublic health and safety

Related Statutes

  • § 14351 Livestock Drug Registration Requirement
  • § 14352 Livestock Drug Sales Compliance
  • § 14357 Livestock Drug Inspection Access
  • § 14358 Livestock Drug Labeling Requirements
  • § 14359 Livestock Drug Misrepresentation Ban

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14361.
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