Section 20432 Of Article 2. Inspectors And Other Peace Officers From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 10. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.

. Each inspector may enforce the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 484), Title 13, Part 1 of the Penal Code, with reference to theft of any animal or carcass, and is authorized, as a public officer, to arrest for any such offense. In the event of an arrest pursuant to this section, the provisions of Section 835a of the Penal Code shall apply as if the inspector were a peace officer.