If the animal at any time while in the possession of an inspector is in a condition which requires immediate disposal, the animal may be disposed of by the director. The proceeds from the salvage, if any, in excess of expenses which were incurred in the handling of the animal shall be paid to the person proving ownership pursuant to Section 24116.
Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 24117
Equine Protection: Enforcement
Known as the Equine Protection Act
The act spans §§ 24101–24134 (35 sections).
Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 747, Sec. 2.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.