17042. Any person that takes up an estray animal shall confine it in a secure place, and shall immediately file with the secretary a notice containing all of the following:(a) A description of the animal seized.(b) The marks and brands, if any.(c) The probable value of the animal.(d) A statement of the date and place where it was taken up and confined.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 653, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1997.)
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