Food and Agricultural Code section 16501

It is unlawful for any person by any false or fraudulent pretense to do any of the following:

(a)

Obtain from any association organized for the purpose of improving the breed of domestic animals a certificate of registration of any animal in the herd register, or other register of such association or a transfer of any such registration.

(b)

Give, for a valuable consideration, a false pedigree of any animal, with intent to mislead.

Source: Section 16501, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=16501. (updated Jan. 1, 1967; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

16501

Up to date

Verified:
Dec. 29, 2025

§ 16501's source at ca.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of California runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Certified Lawyer Referral Services Directory

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Florida:	Statutes
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://california.public.law/codes/food_and_agricultural_code_section_16501

Original Source: Section 16501, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=16501. (last accessed May 12, 2025).