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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 32731 Milk Product Inspection Authority

§ 32731 Milk Product Inspection Authority

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§ 32731 Milk Product Inspection Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The director can check any place or vehicle where milk or milk-like products are kept.
  • •They can take samples of milk or similar products to test them.
  • •They can hold milk or its containers if they need to test it or use it as proof in a case.
  • •They can check the health of cows or goats that produce milk and remove sick animals from the group.

Example

A dairy farm is selling milk that might be bad.

The director can go to the farm, take some milk to test it, and check if the cows are healthy. If a cow is sick and its milk is not safe to drink, they can remove that cow from the group.

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§ 32731 Milk Product Inspection Authority

The director may do all of the following: (a) Enter and inspect any premises or conveyance where any provision of this division is applicable. (b) Take a sample of any milk, cream, product of milk or cream, or product resembling milk products. (c) Impound and hold for analysis or as evidence any milk, cream, product of milk or cream, or product resembling milk products. (d) Impound and hold for analysis or as evidence any container of milk, cream, or product of milk or cream. (e) Examine, inspect, test or by other means determine the health of any cow or goat. (f) Exclude from the herd any animal which produces milk that is unfit for human consumption. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1250.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorinspectmilkcreamproduct of milk or creamproduct resembling milk productsimpoundanalysisevidencecowgoatherdunfit for human consumption

Related Statutes

  • § 32732 Milk Sample Prosecution Requirements
  • § 32733 Milk Coliform Testing Rules
  • § 32766 Milk Product Condemnation Authority
  • § 34232 Milk Sales Without Weighing
  • § 10921 Director'S Regulatory Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 32731.
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