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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 7Art. 2§ 21482 Carcass Hide Ownership Proof

§ 21482 Carcass Hide Ownership Proof

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§ 21482 Carcass Hide Ownership Proof

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have a dead animal or its skin, it must have your brand on it.
  • •If it doesn’t have your brand, you must show papers proving you own it.
  • •The papers can be a bill of sale or an inspection certificate.

Example

You bring a cow hide to the inspector, but it doesn’t have your brand on it.

You must show the inspector a bill of sale or other proof that the cow hide is yours.

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

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§ 21482 Carcass Hide Ownership Proof

If, upon inspection, there is found any carcass or hide which does not bear the recorded brand of the person that presents the carcass or hide for inspection, such person shall show the inspector a bill of sale, certificate of inspection, or other proof of ownership of such carcass or hide. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

carcasshiderecorded brandbill of salecertificate of inspectionproof of ownership

Related Statutes

  • § 21456 Possession Of Uninspected Meat
  • § 16521 Livestock Seizure And Notice
  • § 21174 Animal Proof Of Ownership
  • § 21532 Carcass Release Without Inspection
  • § 21563 Inspection Fee Amount

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21482.
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