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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 3Art. 1§ 20407 Cattle Theft Investigations

§ 20407 Cattle Theft Investigations

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 20407 Cattle Theft Investigations

Key Takeaways

  • •The police chief can hire special detectives to look into stolen or missing cows.
  • •But first, the boss (director) has to say it's okay.
  • •This rule was made a long time ago, in 1967.

Example

A farmer wakes up and finds 10 of his cows are gone from the field.

The farmer calls the police. The police chief can assign a special cow detective to find out what happened, but only if the director says yes.

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

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§ 20407 Cattle Theft Investigations

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.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

chiefdirectorinvestigatorsthefts or losses of cattle

Related Statutes

  • § 20402 Bureau Chief Appointment
  • § 20403 Chief'S Enforcement Duties
  • § 20404 Chief'S Division Enforcement Duties
  • § 20406 Inspector Appointment Authority
  • § 14001 Restricted Materials Regulation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 20407.
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