Section 21172.2 Of Article 5. Procedure From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 10. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 5.

. The director may, by regulation, provide that any person who ships any cattle from a modified point-of-origin inspection area, for inspection at destination, is required to notify the local brand inspector prior to shipment of such cattle, if he finds, following a public hearing in the area, such requirement is needed to protect cattle owners from losses by theft or straying of their livestock.