California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §23043: Any agent of the department or any peace officer may, for the purpose of making an investigation, do any of the following: (a) Stop any conveyance which is transporting on any public thoroughfare any
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Any agent of the department or any peace officer may, for the purpose of making an investigation, do any of the following: (a) Stop any conveyance which is transporting on any public thoroughfare any horse, mule, burro, or sheep, the carcass of any such animal which has the skin on it, or the hide or skin of any such animal. (b) Take possession of any horse, mule, burro, or sheep, the carcass of any such animal which has the hide or skin on it, or the hide or skin of any such animal and hold it for 30 days pending an investigation.
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