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Section § 20151

Explanation

This law is designed to protect the cattle industry in California from losses due to theft and straying. To achieve this, the state uses a system of brand inspection to track cattle movement and sales. If funding allows, a special unit within the department will also help local law enforcement combat cattle theft. Additionally, the department should develop a surveillance patrol program to help catch cattle thieves, provided there is enough funding.

(a)CA Food And Agriculture Code § 20151(a) The Legislature finds and declares that this division is enacted in the exercise of the police power of this state for the purpose of protecting the cattle industry of this state from losses of livestock by theft and straying.
(b)CA Food And Agriculture Code § 20151(b) The Legislature further finds and declares that the protection should be afforded through a system of brand inspection of cattle as the cattle are moved and marketed within this state, and that, to the extent that adequate funding is made available, an investigative unit be maintained within the department for the purpose of assisting local law enforcement agencies in combating cattle theft in this state.
(c)CA Food And Agriculture Code § 20151(c) The department shall develop a surveillance patrol program, to the extent that adequate funding is made available, to assist in the detection and apprehension of persons involved in cattle theft.
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Section § 20152

Explanation

This law states that all rules and fees related to livestock operations apply to both state and county institutions involved in such activities.

The provisions of this division, including the payment of fees, are applicable to all state and county institutions which are engaging in livestock operations.
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