California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §20607: It is unlawful for any person to use a brand on cattle indicating ownership unless the cattle are owned by him or he has been authorized by the owner of the cattle and the brand is recorded under the

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to use an ownership brand on cattle unless the person owns the cattle, is authorized by the owner, and the brand is recorded with the Bureau of Livestock Identification.

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It is unlawful for any person to use a brand on cattle indicating ownership unless the cattle are owned by him or he has been authorized by the owner of the cattle and the brand is recorded under the owner’s name and is on file with the Bureau of Livestock Identification.

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