Mariposa County Commercial Livestock Pass Please Watch For Training Dates in

Mariposa County initiated the Commercial Livestock Pass program in July 2022. We had roughly 30 commercial livestock operations and 50 operators and/or managerial staff apply and receive their Commercial Livestock Pass during the 2022 fire season. During the Oak Fire Last year, we did initiate and use the program. Mariposa County is in the beginning process of renewing the 2023 Commercial Livestock Passes for the upcoming fire season. Renewals and applications will be sent to commercial operators in Mariposa County. We are currently working out the details for the annual training.

What is the Commercial Livestock Pass?

In 2021 Assembly Bill (AB) number 1103, Chapter 609, Livestock Pass was signed into law. AB 1103 authorizes, upon the approval of a County Board of Supervisors, a County Agricultural Commissioner, or other designated agency, to establish within the county a Commercial Livestock Pass Program for the purpose of issuing identification documents granting any qualifying Commercial Livestock producer, as defined, or a Managerial Employee, as defined, access to the qualifying Commercial Livestock producer’s ranch property, or to the ranch property owned by another holder of a Commercial Livestock Pass with permission, during or following a flood, storm, fire, earthquake, or other disaster, as provided.

How will the Commercial Livestock Pass help in event of an emergency?

Commercial Livestock Passholders may be allowed access to restricted areas in emergency situations such as fires or other natural disaster. Access to restricted areas will be dependent on safety conditions at the time access is requested and upon approval of emergency personnel.

Who qualifies for a Commercial Livestock Pass in Mariposa County?

Any commercial livestock owner, operator, and/or managerial staff that runs 25 head of livestock or more in Mariposa County.

If you have additional questions or would like an application please contact the Mariposa County Department of Agriculture & Weights and Measures

(209)966-2075 or agcomm@ mariposacounty.org.

from the Mariposa CFB

Danette Toso

Mariposa County just can’t get a break, we have been hit once again with a natural disaster. It all started with an atmospheric river, causing flooding, mud, rockslides, and continued with massive amounts of snowfall. When you factor in the dead trees due to years of drought, Bark Beetle devastation, high winds, torrential