California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §17045: Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to remove any animal from the possession of the taker-up.
Misdemeanor
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It is unlawful for any person to remove an animal from the possession of a taker-up, unless otherwise provided by law.
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to remove any animal from the possession of the taker-up.
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