CA Food & Agric Code Section 9593

(a)

The value of the animal or property prior to its destruction for which contribution is made pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 9592 shall be determined by an appraisal process agreed upon by the secretary of the Department of Food and Agriculture and the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.

(b)

The value of the animal or property prior to its destruction for which contribution is made pursuant to Section 9592 shall be expeditiously determined by the secretary in consultation with the affected industry.

(c)

Nothing in this provision shall be construed to require appraisal or payment before destruction is carried out.