CA AB1722

Prohibits any person convicted of grand theft for stealing a horse, bovine animal, or specified other animals from registering or owning a brand for 5 years following conviction, and requires the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to terminate their brand registration.

Requires persons convicted of grand theft livestock offenses to submit to cattle inspections prior to any movement, transportation, or change in ownership for 5 years after conviction, with fees established by the secretary to cover inspection costs.

Imposes a civil penalty of $1,000 per animal on persons required to submit to inspections who violate this requirement.

Increases the maximum service charge the secretary may impose for each inspection site from $10 to $12.

Appropriates revenue from the increased service charge to the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund for cattle protection and livestock purposes.