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DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY 16301-19700›PART 1. ANIMALS AT LARGE 16301-17153›CHAPTER 3. Pedigree and Proof of Ownership 16501-16527›ARTICLE 2. Proof of Ownership 16521-16527

§ 16522

California Food and Agricultural Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Evidence of ownership of an animal or hide may include any of the following:

(a) A recorded brand registered in the name of the person in possession of the animal or hide.

(b) A brand inspection certificate.

(c) A bill of sale from the owner of the brand on the animal or hide.

(d) In the case of an unbranded animal or hide, a bill of sale which gives a description of the breed, sex, color, and natural markings, if any.

(e) A dairy exemption number.

(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 318.)

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