California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §20723: If the right to use a brand is suspended for more than one year, the right is forfeited on April 1st following the year of suspension.

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If the right to use a brand is suspended for more than one year, the right is forfeited on April 1st following the year of suspension. The brand, thereafter, may be rerecorded by the former owner or it may be applied for by any other person pursuant to this chapter.

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