Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 20401. Section 20401.
There is in the department the Bureau of Livestock Identification.
ARTICLE 1. Bureau of Livestock Identification [20401. - 20407.]
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 1.
in effectCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 20402. Section 20402.
The bureau is administered by a chief who is appointed by the director pursuant to the State Civil Service Act, Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500), Division 5, Title 2 of the Government Code.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 20403. Section 20403.
The chief shall administer and enforce this division and shall perform such other duties within the scope of his employment as the director may require.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 20404. Section 20404.
The chief is responsible to the director for the proper administration and enforcement of this division.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 20405. Section 20405.
The chief shall assist in the prosecution of persons charged with violation of any provision of this division.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 20406. Section 20406.
Subject to the approval of the director, the chief shall appoint such inspectors and other assistants as may be necessary to carry out this division.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 20407. Section 20407.
Subject to the approval of the director, the chief may employ investigators to investigate reported thefts or losses of cattle.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026