California Food and Agricultural Code Section 20435

CA Food & Agri Code § 20435 (2017)  

If an inspector or peace officer finds any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass in the possession of any person that he has reason to believe is not the legal owner or entitled to the possession of it, he shall take possession of it or notify the person in possession where to leave it pending investigation.

(Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1222.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018