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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 8Art. 2§ 21732 Auctioneer Cattle Sale Exemption

§ 21732 Auctioneer Cattle Sale Exemption

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§ 21732 Auctioneer Cattle Sale Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •Auctioneers don't need a special license or bond to sell cattle on the owner's property.
  • •They can also sell cattle from nearby owners at the same auction.
  • •If the cattle don't belong to the property owner, the auctioneer must say who the real owner is.

Example

A farmer hires an auctioneer to sell his cows on his farm. The auctioneer also sells cows from the farmer's neighbor at the same event.

The auctioneer doesn’t need a special license for this sale, but they must clearly say which cows belong to the neighbor and not the farmer.

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

Official Source
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§ 21732 Auctioneer Cattle Sale Exemption

The license and bond provisions of this article do not apply to the sale by an auctioneer of cattle on the premises of the owner of the cattle whether or not such a sale includes the sale of cattle of other livestock owners in the vicinity of such premises. If, however, an animal which does not belong to the owner of the premises is auctioned, the auctioneer shall specifically designate the person that is the owner of the animal. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

license and bond provisionsauctioneercattleowner of the premisesspecifically designate

Related Statutes

  • § 21733 Cattle Salesyard Licensing Requirements
  • § 21708 Milking Cow Auction Rules
  • § 21731 Exempt Livestock Market Entities
  • § 21734 Cattle Sales Bond Requirements
  • § 21735 Animal Bond Recovery Payment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21732.
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