2009 California Food and Agricultural Code - Section 23041-23045 :: Article 3. Investigations And Seizures

23041.  The director may make any necessary investigations relative
to reported violations of this division, pursuant to Article 2
(commencing with Section 11180), Chapter 2, Part 1, Division 3, Title
2 of the Government Code.

23043.  Any agent of the department or any peace officer may, for
the purpose of making an investigation, do any of the following:
   (a) Stop any conveyance which is transporting on any public
thoroughfare any horse, mule, burro, or sheep, the carcass of any
such animal which has the skin on it, or the hide or skin of any such
animal.
   (b) Take possession of any horse, mule, burro, or sheep, the
carcass of any such animal which has the hide or skin on it, or the
hide or skin of any such animal and hold it for 30 days pending an
investigation.

23044.  Any expense which is incurred pursuant to Section 23043
shall be paid by the owner. The cost of caring for the property which
is held pursuant to Section 23043 is a lien upon the property. The
lien may be enforced in the manner which is prescribed in Section
3052 of the Civil Code.

23045.  Any animal which is seized by, or comes into the possession
of an inspector pursuant to this division shall be disposed of
pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 17001), Part 1,
Division 9 of this code.