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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 9Art. 1§ 21852 Cattle Theft By Driving

§ 21852 Cattle Theft By Driving

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§ 21852 Cattle Theft By Driving

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't take someone else's cows without permission.
  • •If you move cows that aren't yours, it's a big crime.
  • •Even if the cows are just wandering, you can't take them unless you own them or have permission.

Example

You see some cows on a neighbor's land and decide to move them to your farm without asking.

This is against the law because you don't own the cows and didn't get permission to move them. You could be charged with a big crime called grand theft.

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

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§ 21852 Cattle Theft By Driving

Any person that is not the owner or does not have the right of possession of any cattle, that is found driving such cattle off its usual range, without the consent of the owner, is guilty of grand theft. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

grand theftcattleusual rangeconsent of the owner

Related Statutes

  • § 21851 Cattle Grazing Land Definition
  • § 21855 Cattle Theft Damages
  • § 21856 Cattle Theft Forfeiture Rules
  • § 31601 Dangerous Dog Regulation
  • § 31602 Dangerous Dog Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21852.
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