Section 20435 Of Article 2. Inspectors And Other Peace Officers From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 10. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.

. If an inspector or peace officer finds any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass in the possession of any person that he has reason to believe is not the legal owner or entitled to the possession of it, he shall take possession of it or notify the person in possession where to leave it pending investigation.