§ 17042

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 653, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1997.

Any person that takes up an estray animal shall confine it in a secure place, and shall immediately file with the secretary a notice containing all of the following:

(a)A description of the animal seized.
(b)The marks and brands, if any.
(c)The probable value of the animal.
(d)A statement of the date and place where it was taken up and confined.

Other sections in Article 2 - Taker-Up of Estrays

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