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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 8Art. 1§ 21701 Bovine Animal Definition

§ 21701 Bovine Animal Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 21701 Bovine Animal Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law talks about what counts as an 'animal' in this part of the rules.
  • •It includes cows (bovine animals).
  • •It also includes dead cows if their skin is still on.
  • •Even just the skin of a cow counts as an 'animal' here.

Example

A farmer has a cow that dies, and he hasn’t removed its skin yet.

Under this law, that dead cow with its skin still on is considered an 'animal'. Even if the farmer just has the skin of the cow, that skin alone is also called an 'animal' in these rules.

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

Official Source
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§ 21701 Bovine Animal Definition

As used in this article, “animal” includes: (a) A bovine animal. (b) The carcass of a bovine animal from which the hide has not been removed. (c) The hide of a bovine animal. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

animalbovine animalcarcasshide

Related Statutes

  • § 21702 Animal Sale Documentation Requirements
  • § 16521 Livestock Seizure And Notice
  • § 16524 Animal Seizure Compliance
  • § 16525 Animal Seizure Removal Ban
  • § 16527 Seized Animal Disposal Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21701.
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