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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 6Art. 1§ 21062 Cattle Inspection Documentation Requirements

§ 21062 Cattle Inspection Documentation Requirements

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§ 21062 Cattle Inspection Documentation Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you send cows to a feedlot, slaughterhouse, or market in this state, you need papers showing you own them or are sending them.
  • •These papers must be given to the person checking the cows before they look at the cows.
  • •This rule helps make sure cows are not stolen or lost.

Example

A farmer sends 10 cows to a big market to sell them.

The farmer must bring a paper proving he owns the cows and give it to the market checker before the cows are looked at. If he doesn’t, the cows might not be allowed in.

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

Official Source
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§ 21062 Cattle Inspection Documentation Requirements

All cattle shipped to a registered feedlot, licensed slaughterhouse, or licensed or posted livestock salesyard or market in this state for inspection at destination pursuant to this chapter shall be accompanied by a bill of sale, or certificate of consignment. The original document shall be presented to the inspector prior to the inspection of the cattle. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 385.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

bill of salecertificate of consignmentregistered feedlotlicensed slaughterhouselicensed or posted livestock salesyard or market

Related Statutes

  • § 21053 Cattle Transport Inspection Exemptions
  • § 21057 Cattle Slaughter Inspection Exemption
  • § 21058 Cattle Shipment Documentation Requirements
  • § 21064 Feedlot Transaction Record Retention
  • § 21051 Cattle Inspection Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21062.
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