California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §21051.3: (a) Any person who moves or transports any animal without inspection, as required by this chapter, is liable to the director for a civil penalty in the amount of the expenses incurred by the director
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A person who transports animals without required inspection must pay the director a civil penalty covering investigation and prosecution costs, with a hearing process available to dispute liability.
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