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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 9Art. 2§ 21885 Animal Death Injury Notification

§ 21885 Animal Death Injury Notification

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§ 21885 Animal Death Injury Notification

Key Takeaways

  • •If an animal gets hurt or dies, the police or animal inspector must try to find its owner.
  • •Once they find the owner, they have to tell them what happened to their animal.

Example

Your dog gets hit by a car and is badly hurt.

The police must try to find out who owns the dog and tell them their dog is hurt.

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

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§ 21885 Animal Death Injury Notification

Upon receiving the report the officer or brand inspector shall attempt to ascertain the ownership of the dead or injured animal and notify the owner of the death or injury of the animal. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

officerbrand inspectorownershipdead or injured animalnotify the owner

Related Statutes

  • § 21886 Animal Carcass Concealment Prohibited
  • § 21881 Railroad Animal Collision Reporting
  • § 21882 Animal Collision Report Contents
  • § 21883 Animal Collision Reporting
  • § 21884 Sheriff Confirmation Reports

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21885.
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