California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §20432: Each inspector may enforce the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 484), Title 13, Part 1 of the Penal Code, with reference to theft of any animal or carcass, and is authorized, as a publ

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Inspectors are authorized to enforce theft laws regarding animals or carcasses and may arrest violators, with arrest procedures governed by specified Penal Code provisions.

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Each inspector may enforce the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 484), Title 13, Part 1 of the Penal Code, with reference to theft of any animal or carcass, and is authorized, as a public officer, to arrest for any such offense. In the event of an arrest pursuant to this section, the provisions of Section 835a of the Penal Code shall apply as if the inspector were a peace officer.

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