{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"16522","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 16522","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301. - 19700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 1. ANIMALS AT LARGE [16301. - 17153.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Pedigree and Proof of Ownership [16501. - 16527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-1/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Proof of Ownership [16521. - 16527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-1/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 318.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Evidence of ownership of an animal or hide may include any of the following:</p><p>(a) A recorded brand registered in the name of the person in possession of the animal or hide.</p><p>(b) A brand inspection certificate.</p><p>(c) A bill of sale from the owner of the brand on the animal or hide.</p><p>(d) In the case of an unbranded animal or hide, a bill of sale which gives a description of the breed, sex, color, and natural markings, if any.</p><p>(e) A dairy exemption number.</p>","text":"Evidence of ownership of an animal or hide may include any of the following: (a) A recorded brand registered in the name of the person in possession of the animal or hide. (b) A brand inspection certificate. (c) A bill of sale from the owner of the brand on the animal or hide. (d) In the case of an unbranded animal or hide, a bill of sale which gives a description of the breed, sex, color, and natural markings, if any. (e) A dairy exemption number.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/proof-of-ownership-16522","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}