California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §24121: If the inspector of the program determines that the person who offers the animal for inspection is in lawful possession, the inspector shall issue a certificate of inspection.

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An inspector issues a certificate of inspection when the person offering an animal has lawful possession of it.

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If the inspector of the program determines that the person who offers the animal for inspection is in lawful possession, the inspector shall issue a certificate of inspection.

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