2009 California Food and Agricultural Code - Section 23401-23405 :: Article 1. Horses, Mules, And Burros

23401.  Inspection of horses, mules, and burros for shipment out of
the state may be made at the request of the owner in the same manner
and for the same fees as are provided for bovine animals pursuant to
Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 21051) of Division 10. This
section does not apply to inspections made pursuant to Chapter 9
(commencing with Section 24101) of Division 11.

23404.  A certificate of inspection shall not be issued unless a
bill of sale or other proof of ownership is exhibited at the time of
the inspection.

23405.  Every slaughterer of horses, mules, or burros shall have on
file in his office for a period of one year after slaughter the
original bill of sale of the animals purchased and slaughtered by
him.