Section 16521 Of Article 2. Proof Of Ownership From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 9. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.
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. (a) An inspector shall seize any bovine animal, horse, mule,
or burro, or the hide or carcass of any of those animals, that is
within any of the following classes:
(1) Found in the possession of a person who does not also have in
his or her possession proof of ownership.
(2) Presented for inspection and that is not claimed by the
consignor or consignee.
(3) An estray as defined in Section 17001.5.
(b) At the time of seizure, the person from whom the animal is
seized shall be given a notice of rights under this chapter.