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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 1Ch. 7Art. 3§ 17062 Animal Removal Prohibition

§ 17062 Animal Removal Prohibition

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§ 17062 Animal Removal Prohibition

This law says you can't take back an animal that an inspector has taken into his care, unless the law says you can.

Key Takeaways

  • •If an inspector has an animal, you must leave it with them.
  • •You can only take it back if the law specifically allows it.
  • •Taking the animal away when you're not allowed is illegal.

Example

A city health inspector takes a chicken from a backyard to check for disease. The owner tries to grab the chicken and leave.

Because the inspector now has the chicken, the owner is not allowed to remove it. Only if another rule in the same chapter says it's okay could they take it back.

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

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§ 17062 Animal Removal Prohibition

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to remove from the possession of an inspector any animal so delivered to him. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

unlawfulremoveanimalpossessioninspector

Related Statutes

  • § 17045 Animal Removal Restrictions
  • § 16525 Animal Seizure Removal Ban
  • § 56161 Cooperative And Processor Exemptions
  • § 16524 Animal Seizure Compliance
  • § 20203 Record Inspection Compliance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 17062.
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