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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 6Art. 7§ 21238 Altered Brand Inspection Certificates

§ 21238 Altered Brand Inspection Certificates

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§ 21238 Altered Brand Inspection Certificates

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't change or mess up a brand inspection certificate.
  • •You can't show a fake or changed certificate to an inspector or police officer.
  • •Doing this is against the law.

Example

You have a paper that says your cow is healthy, but you draw on it to change the date.

If you show this changed paper to a police officer or inspector, you're breaking the law.

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

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§ 21238 Altered Brand Inspection Certificates

Except as otherwise provided in Section 21236, it is unlawful for any person to possess, or present to an inspector or any peace officer, any brand inspection certificate that has been altered, defaced, or otherwise changed. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 938.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

brand inspection certificatealtereddefacedpeace officer

Related Statutes

  • § 21236 Brand Inspection Certificate Validity
  • § 21237 Brand Certificate Protection
  • § 21709 Altered Vehicle Sale Documents
  • § 15021 Director Feed Access Authority
  • § 21058 Cattle Shipment Documentation Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21238.
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