California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §23251: Any person that desires to use a brand on horses, mules, burros, or sheep shall be governed by the same provisions and procedures with reference to such animals as are made applicable to the branding

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Persons who want to brand horses, mules, burros, or sheep must follow the same provisions and procedures that apply to branding these animals.

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Any person that desires to use a brand on horses, mules, burros, or sheep shall be governed by the same provisions and procedures with reference to such animals as are made applicable to the branding of cattle in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 20601) of Division 10 of this code, except Section 20668.

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