Chapter 3. Inspection Of Animals of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 3.

Inspection of horses, mules, and burros for shipment out of the state may be made at the request of the owner in the same manner and for the same fees as are provided for bovine animals pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 21051) of Division 10. This section does not apply to inspections made pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 24101) of Division 11.

A certificate of inspection shall not be issued unless a bill of sale or other proof of ownership is exhibited at the time of the inspection.

Every slaughterer of horses, mules, or burros shall have on file in his office for a period of one year after slaughter the original bill of sale of the animals purchased and slaughtered by him.