ARTICLE 2. Civil Liability [9331. - 9333.]

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 2.

in effect

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 9331. Section 9331.

All expenses and costs of dipping or treating cattle or sheep and all expenses and costs of gathering sheep or cattle which are incurred by the department pursuant to this chapter are a lien on the cattle or sheep until the lien is paid or foreclosed by law.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 9332. Section 9332.

If the lien is not paid within 15 days after the expenses and costs were incurred, the department shall, in the name of the people of the State of California, commence an action to foreclose the lien. The action shall be commenced, tried, and determined in all respects as provided by law for the foreclosure of mortgages on personal property.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 9333. Section 9333.

In any civil proceeding which arises under this chapter, all persons that have an interest in, or control or possession of, the cattle or sheep concerning which the proceeding is had, are liable severally and jointly.

Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026