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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 4Art. 7§ 20791 Brand Conflict Resolution

§ 20791 Brand Conflict Resolution

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§ 20791 Brand Conflict Resolution

Key Takeaways

  • •If two or more brands look too much alike and might confuse people, the chief can check it out.
  • •The owner of a brand can ask the chief to look into it if they think another brand is too similar.
  • •The chief will investigate and hold a meeting to figure out if the brands are too similar.

Example

Imagine you have a brand for your ranch that looks like a circle with a star inside. Another ranch starts using a brand that is a circle with a slightly different star inside.

If you think the other brand is too similar and might confuse people, you can ask the chief to check it out. The chief will then investigate and hold a meeting to decide if the brands are too alike.

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

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§ 20791 Brand Conflict Resolution

If the brand records on file with the bureau disclose that two or more brands have been recorded which appear to be so similar as to be misleading or conflicting, the chief may, and upon request of the owner of one of such brands he shall, cause an investigation to be made and a hearing held upon the matter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

brand recordsmisleading or conflictinginvestigationhearing

Related Statutes

  • § 20795 Brand Conflict Investigation Request
  • § 14382 Livestock Drug License Revocation
  • § 20794 Brand Conflict Resolution
  • § 66661 Handler Suspension Vote Process
  • § 61471 Director Investigation Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 20791.
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