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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 11Ch. 9§ 24128 Livestock Inspection Records

§ 24128 Livestock Inspection Records

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 24128 Livestock Inspection Records

Key Takeaways

  • •When an animal is checked, the inspector must write down details like its size, color, and any special marks.
  • •The inspector must also note who owns the animal or is sending/receiving it.
  • •The inspector keeps these notes for at least two years.

Example

A farmer sells a cow to another farmer, and an inspector checks the cow before it’s moved.

The inspector writes down the cow’s color, size, and any scars, plus the names of the farmer selling it and the farmer buying it. This paper is kept for two years in case anyone needs to check it later.

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

Official Source
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§ 24128 Livestock Inspection Records

(a) The inspector shall make a memorandum which shows the number, sex, breed, color, approximate height and weight, approximate age, natural marks and identifying scars, and a description of each brand or tattoo and its location on each animal which is inspected, and the names of the owner or claimant, consignor, or consignee. (b) The memorandum of the inspection shall be retained for record purposes by the inspector for at least two years after the date of the inspection. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 747, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

memoranduminspectorbrand or tattooowner or claimanttwo years

Related Statutes

  • § 24107 Slaughter Animal Sales Records
  • § 24108 Animal Recordkeeping Violations
  • § 24110 Animal Seizure Without Sale Proof
  • § 24121 Animal Inspection Certificate Issuance
  • § 24122 Animal Inspection Certificate Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 24128.
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