ARTICLE 5. Fees [21561. - 21565.]

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 5.
in effect

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 21561. Section 21561.

All brand inspection fees are due and payable at the time of the inspection. The amount which is due for all inspections that are made shall be paid to the inspector within 30 days after the issuance of the brand inspection certificates for the hides or carcasses which were inspected unless there is on deposit with the bureau a bond in an amount and form which is approved by the chief or a cash deposit to cover the payment of those fees.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 21562. Section 21562.

Any fees which are due and payable for brand inspections that are made which remain unpaid or are not paid as required by this article may be recovered by the director pursuant to Section 281. Inspection services may be refused for nonpayment of prior services which have been rendered.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 21563. Section 21563.

Except as otherwise provided in this article, the fee shall be paid at the point of inspection and is two dollars and ten cents ($2.10) for each carcass or hide that is inspected.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 21563.5. Section 21563.5.

The fee for the inspection of each carcass or hide shall be two dollars and ten cents ($2.10) for each carcass and hide originating in those counties or geographical areas where a point-of-origin inspection is maintained pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 21141) of Chapter 6.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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