A bill that aims to raise fees set on livestock inspection was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, boosting the amount that the California Bureau of Livestock Identification is to receive amidst inflation and drastic new changes brought on by state climate goals.
Assembly Bill 2436, authored by Assemblyman Juan Alanis (R-Modesto), raises livestock inspection fees across the board. This is includes inspection fees for cattle being moved out of state from $1.50 a head to $1.60 a head, cattle buyers paying 80 cents a head instead of 70 cents, and carcass inspection going up from $2 per carcass to $2.10 per carcass.
Alanis wrote the bill earlier this year due to rising costs for the California Bureau of Livestock Identification and to help safeguard the state’s cattle producers. Upon writing the bill, AB 2436 received both bipartisan support and support from livestock industry groups. The wide margin of support was largely due to rising operating expenses of the Bureau, partially caused by the transition to electric vehicles mandated by the state for the Bureau.
Read more at: Livestock Inspection Fees Increase Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. Newsom – California Globe
