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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 6Art. 6§ 21201 Inspector Certificate Timing Requirement

§ 21201 Inspector Certificate Timing Requirement

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§ 21201 Inspector Certificate Timing Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •Inspectors must check things themselves, not just sign papers.
  • •They can only do the check when it's light outside, between sunrise and sunset.
  • •If they don't follow this rule, the inspection paper isn't legal.

Example

An inspector signs a paper saying a playground is safe, but he never actually went there to check it.

This is against the law because the inspector didn't do the check himself during the day. The paper he signed isn't valid.

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

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§ 21201 Inspector Certificate Timing Requirement

It is unlawful for any inspector to issue a certificate of inspection unless he personally made the inspection between sunrise and sunset. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

inspectorcertificate of inspectionsunrise and sunset

Related Statutes

  • § 21203 Livestock Inspection Certificate Requirements
  • § 21202 Cattle Inspection Certificate Issuance
  • § 21204 Shipment Inspection Certificate
  • § 21205 Animal Substitution Prohibition
  • § 24123 Inspector Certificate Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21201.
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