Article 5. Noncompensable Destruction Of Diseased Animals of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 5.

Except as otherwise provided in Section 9571, every horse, mule, or other animal which is affected with dourine, as shown by a complement-fixation test, is a public nuisance, and shall be immediately destroyed under the direction and supervision of the department. No indemnity shall be paid for such animal.