California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §9569: In addition to actions that may be directed by the State Veterinarian pursuant to Section 9562, the State Veterinarian may: (a) Regulate, restrict, or restrain the movements of persons, vehicles, farm

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In addition to actions that may be directed by the State Veterinarian pursuant to Section 9562, the State Veterinarian may: (a) Regulate, restrict, or restrain the movements of persons, vehicles, farm equipment, farm and dairy products, and other property from or into the quarantine area, or from place to place within it, during the existence of the quarantine. (b) Impose, as a condition to travel through or within the quarantine area, that no person or vehicle which is permitted to travel on any road or highway shall depart from the road or highway while within the quarantine area. (c) Order all animals within the quarantine area to be detained for purposes of examination or inspection at any place which is specified by him or her in the order. (d) Cause to be destroyed all animals or property which may be found within the area that are affected with the disease, infestation, or condition or which have been so exposed as to be dangerous to themselves or other animals. (e) Require a proper disposal to be made of the hide and carcass of any animal which is destroyed. (f) Adopt and enforce all necessary regulations for cleaning and disinfecting any premises or property where the disease, infestation, or condition exists or has existed by treatment, disposal, or otherwise, and such other regulations as he may deem necessary to eradicate the disease and to prevent its dissemination.

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