Cal. FAC § 21068
This is the official text of Cal. FAC § 21068, part of California’s Food and Agricultural Code — regulates farming, food safety, and agricultural commerce.
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Official statutory text
(a) The secretary may issue a special permit to allow cattle to be transported out-of-state directly for immediate slaughter only, without the brand inspection required pursuant to this article, if all of the following conditions exist:
(1) The cattle were inspected previously in a registered feedlot.
(2) The cattle are transported to a licensed slaughterer.
(3) The cattle are accompanied by a permit document issued by the secretary.
(b) The secretary may charge a fee to cover the costs of issuing or renewing an annual permit. The fee may not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
(c) The secretary may, at any time, revoke the permit and require a brand inspection if the secretary determines that this action is necessary to enforce this division.
(1) The cattle were inspected previously in a registered feedlot.
(2) The cattle are transported to a licensed slaughterer.
(3) The cattle are accompanied by a permit document issued by the secretary.
(b) The secretary may charge a fee to cover the costs of issuing or renewing an annual permit. The fee may not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
(c) The secretary may, at any time, revoke the permit and require a brand inspection if the secretary determines that this action is necessary to enforce this division.
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