Food & Agr. Code, § 21059 · Article 1. Requirements, Generally
Food & Agr. Code, § 21059
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Inspection is not required for pasture-to-pasture movement in the following cases:
(a) When the cattle are moved or transported only between points in the same modified point-of-origin inspection area.
(b) When the cattle are moved or transported across a modified point-of-origin inspection area boundary which bisects the ranch or property of the owner and shipper of the cattle.
(c) When cattle are moved or transported only between points within a full point-of-origin area.
(d) When cattle are moved or transported across a modified point-of-origin inspection area boundary in accordance with regulations adopted by the director which specifically allow the cattle to move under a permit for a distance not to exceed 40 miles from loading point to destination. The director may establish a fee for the permit for a 12-month period. The permit fee shall not exceed two hundred dollars ($200).
(e) When female cattle of the dairy breeds are moved or transported from one grazing or pasture area to another grazing or pasture area and the areas are owned or controlled by the same person. However, this movement shall be accompanied by a certificate of ownership or other proof of ownership document.
The provisions of subdivision (i) of Section 21051 shall take precedence over this section.
This section does not apply to cattle entering a registered feedlot.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended (as amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 592, Sec. 5.5) by Stats. 1986, Ch. 404, Sec. 1.
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