{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"20438","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 20438","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. CATTLE PROTECTION [20001. - 22086.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Enforcement [20401. - 20471.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-10/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Inspectors and Other Peace Officers [20432. - 20440.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-10/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any inspector or peace officer may stop any conveyance which is transporting any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass on any public thoroughfare for the purpose of making an investigation and may take possession of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass and hold it for not to exceed 30 days pending an investigation.</p>","text":"Any inspector or peace officer may stop any conveyance which is transporting any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass on any public thoroughfare for the purpose of making an investigation and may take possession of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass and hold it for not to exceed 30 days pending an investigation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/inspectors-and-other-peace-officers-20438","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}