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Food and Agricultural Code

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A person may not alter a record or document filed in a commissioner’s office under this code unless the commissioner or an authorized deputy approves it. The department may establish and maintain tuberculosis control areas within this state. When the department establishes a tuberculosis control area, the affected industry must be notified. The State Veterinarian may authorize testing of cattle in a tuberculosis control area to identify animals affected with tuberculosis. Owners of cattle in a tuberculosis control area must, when the department asks, provide facilities and help for tuberculosis testing.

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  1. 24501.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [24501 - 24502] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section says the part applies to state and county institutions that are engaging in livestock operations, including fee payment provisions.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [24501 - 24502] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24501. The provisions of this part, including the payment of fees, are applicable to all state and county institutions which are engaging in livestock operations. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  2. 24502.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [24501 - 24502] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Certain poultry plants and poultry products are excluded from Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of Part 1 of Division 12 if they are subject to the plant sanitation and poultry meat product wholesomeness requirements in Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 9.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [24501 - 24502] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24502. The provisions of Chapters 1 (commencing with Section 24501), 2 (commencing with Section 24651), and 3 (commencing with Section 24951), of Part 1 of Division 12 are not applicable to any poultry plant, or poultry product subject to requirements of plant sanitation and poultry meat product wholesomeness as provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18651) of Part 3 of Division 9. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  3. 24521.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Investigations [24521- 24521.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director may make any necessary investigations into reported violations of this part.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Investigations [24521- 24521.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24521. The director may make any necessary investigations relative to reported violations of this part, pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 11180), Chapter 2, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  4. 24541.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Civil Remedies [24541- 24541.] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The Attorney General may seek an injunction in superior court for violations of this part or director-issued regulations; if the director complains and the required belief of a violation exists, the Attorney General must act, and the director does not have to plead certain damage/remedy facts.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Civil Remedies [24541- 24541.] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24541. The Attorney General shall, upon complaint by the director, or may upon his own initiative, if after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes a violation of any provision of this part has occurred, bring an action in the name of the people of this state in the superior court for an injunction against any person violating any provision of this part or regulation which is duly issued by the director pursuant to it. Any proceedings pursuant to this section shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525), Title 7, Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The director shall not, however, be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequate remedy at law or to show or tending to show irreparable damage or loss. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  5. 24561.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Poultry Regulations and Inspections [24561 - 24563] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1403. )

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    The director may adopt regulations setting poultry inspection-related standards and requirements, and may make cooperative agreements with U.S. agencies to enforce them.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Poultry Regulations and Inspections [24561 - 24563] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1403. ) ## 24561. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, the director may adopt by regulation standards and requirements equal to those of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (71 Stat. 441, 21 U.S.C. 451, et seq. as amended by the Wholesome Poultry Products Act, Pub. Law 90-492), including, but not limited to, standards and requirements of inspection, sanitation, reinspection, preparation, processing, buying, selling, transporting, storing, identification, recordkeeping, registration, and labeling. The regulations shall not be less restrictive than state statutory requirements. The director may enter into cooperative agreements with departments, divisions, bureaus, boards, or commissions of the United States to enforce such standards and requirements in this state. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1403.)
  6. 24562.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Poultry Regulations and Inspections [24561 - 24563] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1403. )

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    Regulations adopted under this article, Section 24681, or Section 24991 should, as far as practicable, match USDA rules and standards for inspecting, preparing, and processing poultry meat and poultry meat food products.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Poultry Regulations and Inspections [24561 - 24563] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1403. ) ## 24562. Regulations adopted pursuant to this article or pursuant to Section 24681 or Section 24991 shall conform, so far as practicable, to the rules, regulations and standards of the United States Department of Agriculture which govern the inspection, preparation, and processing of poultry meat and poultry meat food products. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1403.)
  7. 24563.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Poultry Regulations and Inspections [24561 - 24563] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1403. )

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    If poultry slaughtering, carcass preparation, or processing happens during overtime inspection hours or on legal holidays, the owner or operator must arrange with the department to cover the extra inspection costs. Collected money must be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24501 - 24563] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 44. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Poultry Regulations and Inspections [24561 - 24563] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1403. ) ## 24563. (a) If slaughtering or carcass preparation or processing of poultry meats and poultry meat products is conducted in an establishment where state inspection is maintained at hours considered overtime for state employees or on legal holidays, the owner or operator of the establishment shall, by contract or agreement with the department, make arrangement to defray the additional cost for salaries and expenses for persons employed by the department to conduct the necessary poultry meat inspection work during the overtime periods. (b) Moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 31. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  8. 24651.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The definitions in this article control how this chapter is read, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24651. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  9. 24652.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Fowl” includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24652. “Fowl” includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  10. 24653.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Growing poultry” means feeding and caring for poultry.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24653. “Growing poultry” means feeding and caring for poultry. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  11. 24654.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Marked” means poultry meat must be labeled or otherwise marked so it clearly shows the required name and address information.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24654. “Marked” means plainly, legibly, and conspicuously labeled, stamped, tagged, stenciled, or branded to show the name and address of the poultry plant where, or the name and address of the distributor in California for whom, the poultry meat was slaughtered, prepared, packed, or repacked, cut up or recut, or handled. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  12. 24655.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “mislabel” as using or having any false, deceptive, or misleading mark, tag, brand, design, statement, invoice, placard, sign, or similar description.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24655. “Mislabel” means the placing, or presence of any false, deceptive, or misleading mark, tag, brand, design, inscription, statement, billing, invoice, placard, sign, or other descriptive designation. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  13. 24656.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “New York dressed fowl.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24656. “New York dressed fowl” means fowl from which the feathers have been removed and the blood drawn and which is offered for sale as a whole fowl, with the head, feet, and entrails intact. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  14. 24657.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “poultry” as domesticated fowl and domesticated rabbits intended for human food.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24657. “Poultry” means domesticated fowl and domesticated rabbit which are intended for use for human food. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  15. 24658.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Poultry meat” means the carcass of poultry, or any part of that carcass.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24658. “Poultry meat” means the carcass of poultry or any part of such carcass. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  16. 24659.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “poultry plant” as certain places where poultry is slaughtered or processed for human food, with an exception for retail stores or eating places in one part of the definition.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24659. “Poultry plant” means any of the following: (a) Any place where poultry is slaughtered, dressed, or drawn. (b) Any place, except a retail store or eating place, where poultry meat or poultry meat food products are cooked, cured, smoked, cut up, recut, packed, or repacked, or otherwise prepared for human food. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  17. 24660.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “producer” for poultry: a person growing poultry marketed as poultry meat for at least three weeks to increase its size and weight.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24660. “Producer” means any person that is engaged in the business of growing any poultry, which is marketed as poultry meat, for a period of three weeks or more for the purpose of increasing the size and weight of such poultry. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  18. 24661.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Sanitary” means free from unnecessary dirt, filth, contamination, and other substances or organisms known to be injurious to human health.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24651 - 24661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24661. “Sanitary” means free from unnecessary dirt, filth, and contamination and free from any other substance or organism which is known to be injurious to human health. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  19. 24681.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must adopt regulations to carry out this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24681. The director shall adopt regulations for carrying out this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  20. 24682.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Regulations requiring poultry plant alterations or equipment changes do not take effect until six months after the director gives notice to licensed persons.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24682. No regulation which requires alterations in poultry plants or changes in equipment shall be effective until six months after the date on which the director gives notice to the persons that are licensed pursuant to this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  21. 24683.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must give each license holder or applicant a copy of the regulations adopted under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24683. The director shall furnish to each person that holds a license, or makes application for a license, a copy of the regulations which are adopted pursuant to this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  22. 24684.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director may go to superior court to stop a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or a regulation adopted under it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24684. The director may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of this chapter or any regulation which is adopted pursuant to it in the superior court in and for the county in which the violation occurred or is about to occur. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  23. 24685.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A proceeding under Section 24684 must follow specified civil procedure rules, and the director does not have to plead facts showing no adequate legal remedy or irreparable harm.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24681 - 24685] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24685. Any proceeding pursuant to Section 24684 shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525), Title 7, Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The director shall not, however, be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequate remedy at law or to show or tending to show irreparable damage or loss. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  24. 24711.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [24711 - 24714] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This chapter does not apply to a poultry plant if it is operated under the sanitary regulations of the USDA Consumer and Marketing Service.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [24711 - 24714] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24711. This chapter does not apply to a poultry plant which is operated under the sanitary regulations of the Consumer and Marketing Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  25. 24712.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [24711 - 24714] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This chapter generally does not apply to certain poultry meat with an approved official inspection mark from outside California; but packing, repacking, cutting up, or recutting done in California must be done in a licensed poultry plant unless it is in a retail store or public eating house.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [24711 - 24714] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24712. This chapter does not apply to poultry meat which bears the official mark of a city, county, or state poultry plant inspection service for sanitation outside of the state which has requirements equal to those which are provided for by this chapter if such out-of-state requirements have been approved by the director. If, however, any packing, repacking, or cutting up or recutting is done, except in a retail store or public eating house, in this state it shall be done in a poultry plant which is licensed pursuant to this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  26. 24713.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [24711 - 24714] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This chapter does not apply to certain poultry plants that slaughter poultry produced on the premises and sell the meat in specified retail ways.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [24711 - 24714] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24713. (a) This chapter does not apply to a poultry plant where poultry which was produced on the premises is slaughtered if the poultry meat which is derived from the poultry is sold by the producer in any of the following ways: (1) At retail upon the premises. (2) At retail off of the premises, either direct to consumers at their homes or at a retail stand which is operated by the producer in a farmers’ market. (b) As used in this section, “producer” includes only an individual producer who does not employ, except in unforeseeable exigencies, any person except members of his or her immediate family. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 535, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  27. 24714.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [24711 - 24714] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This chapter does not apply to certain poultry plants that sell poultry produced on the premises, under the stated conditions.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [24711 - 24714] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24714. This chapter does not apply to a poultry plant where poultry is slaughtered, dressed, and sold upon the premises where it was produced for purposes other than resale, if the entire poultry meat output of the producer is so sold. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  28. 24741.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person must not operate a poultry plant unless licensed under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24741. A person shall not operate a poultry plant unless he has obtained a license pursuant to this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  29. 24742.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Before operating a poultry plant, a person must file a license application with the director. The director may prescribe the application form.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24742. Each person shall, before operating a poultry plant, file an application with the director for a license to operate the poultry plant. The application shall be in such form as the director may prescribe. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  30. 24743.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A license application must be accompanied by the license application fee.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24743. The application for a license shall be accompanied by the license application fee. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  31. 24744.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section sets the fee for a new, unlicensed poultry plant license at $500 for one year, and it sets a different fee method for applications after a change of ownership of an existing licensed poultry plant.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24744. (a) Subject to Section 24745.5, the application fee for a new, previously unlicensed poultry plant is five hundred dollars ($500) for a license for one year for each poultry plant that the applicant desires to operate. (b) The fee for a license application submitted upon change of ownership of an existing, previously licensed poultry plant shall be based on the number of poultry slaughtered by the poultry plant during the preceding October through September time period, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 24745. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2027, deletes or extends that date. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 392, Sec. 5. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  32. 24745.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A poultry plant must renew its license by the expiration date and pay the annual renewal fee that matches its slaughter volume.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24745. (a) Application for renewal of a license accompanied by a renewal fee shall be made on or before its expiration. (b) Subject to Section 24745.5, the annual license renewal fee for a poultry plant is: (1) Five hundred dollars ($500) if the plant slaughtered 10,000 or fewer poultry during the preceding October through September time period. (2) Seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) if the plant slaughtered between 10,000 and 100,000 poultry during the preceding October through September time period. (3) One thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) if the plant slaughtered over 100,000 poultry during the preceding October through September time period. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2027, deletes or extends that date. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 392, Sec. 6. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  33. 24745.5.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    If a licensee has multiple licenses at the same covered establishment or plant, the highest license fee must be paid in full and each additional fee is charged at 50 percent.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24745.5. If a licensee has two or more licenses in effect at the same meat processing establishment, custom livestock slaughterhouse, place of business, or poultry plant, pursuant to Section 19010, 19011, 19240, 19260, 19280, or 24741, the license fee that is the highest amount shall be paid in full and each additional license fee shall be in an amount that is 50 percent of the fee that would otherwise be applicable. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 134, Sec. 9. (AB 107) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  34. 24746.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Each license expires on the last day of the calendar year it was issued for, and the fee is not prorated.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24746. Each license shall expire on the last day of the calendar year for which it is issued. The fee shall not be prorated. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 36. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  35. 24747.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person holding a poultry plant license must file a renewal application no later than the license’s expiration date.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24747. Each person that holds a license for a poultry plant shall file an application for the renewal of the license on or before the date of the expiration of the license. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  36. 24748.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    If a renewal applicant misses the renewal-fee deadline, a 10% penalty is added to the unpaid balance, and nonpayment within 90 days after expiration leads to license revocation.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24748. Applicants for renewal who have not paid the renewal fee by the expiration date of the license shall be assessed a penalty of 10 percent of the unpaid balance. Failure to pay the renewal fee plus the penalty within 90 days of expiration shall cause a revocation of a license. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 38. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  37. 24749.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Plans and specifications for intended construction or major reconstruction of a poultry plant must be submitted to the director, and the director must approve or disapprove them within 30 days.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24749. Plans and specifications for any intended construction or major reconstruction of a poultry plant shall be submitted to the director. The director shall approve or disapprove the plans and specifications within 30 days. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  38. 24750.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    After a hearing, the director may refuse, renew, revoke, or suspend a license for certain violations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24750. The director may, after hearing, refuse to issue a license or renew a license and may revoke or suspend any license for any violation of, or failure to comply with, any provision of this chapter or any regulation which is adopted pursuant to it, or for any violation of, or failure to comply with, Section 25091. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  39. 24751.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Proceedings under Section 24750 must follow the Government Code chapter cited here, and the director has the powers granted by that chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24751. Any proceedings pursuant to Section 24750 shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500), Part 1, Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The director shall have all the powers which are granted in that chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  40. 24752.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Certain fees, charges, and collections must be deposited into the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund, used for enforcement of this division, and limited to reasonable cost.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Licenses [24741 - 24752] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24752. (a) All fees, charges, and collections collected pursuant to Sections 24744, 24745, and 24748 shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund. (b) All fees, charges, and collections collected pursuant to Sections 24744, 24745, and 24748 shall be used for the enforcement of this division and shall be for a specific benefit or privilege conferred directly to the payer and such benefit or privilege shall not be provided to those not charged. (c) Fees shall not exceed the reasonable costs associated with issuing a license or permit, performing investigations, inspections, and audits, enforcing provisions pursuant to the license or permit, and administrative enforcement and adjudication thereof. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 39. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  41. 24771.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sanitation [24771 - 24772] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person must not operate a poultry plant that is not sanitary.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sanitation [24771 - 24772] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24771. A person shall not do any of the following: (a) Operate a poultry plant which is not sanitary. (b) Operate a poultry plant in a manner or under conditions which are not sanitary. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  42. 24772.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sanitation [24771 - 24772] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A poultry plant must promptly clean its outer premises after each day’s operation, following the regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sanitation [24771 - 24772] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24772. After each day’s operation, a poultry plant and its outer premises shall be promptly cleaned in the manner which is prescribed by the regulations. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  43. 24801.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [24801 - 24802] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This article does not apply to New York dressed fowl until November 1, 1967.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [24801 - 24802] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24801. This article does not apply to New York dressed fowl until November 1, 1967. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  44. 24802.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [24801 - 24802] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Poultry meat may not be packed, repacked, cut up, recut, or sold unless each container or carcass is marked as required by the chapter and its regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [24801 - 24802] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24802. Poultry meat shall not be packed, repacked, cut up, recut, or sold unless each container or each carcass is marked in the manner which is required by this chapter and the regulations which are adopted pursuant to it. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  45. 24831.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [24831- 24831.] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section makes it unlawful for any person to violate chapter rules or regulations, operate a poultry plant without a license, or mislabel poultry meat.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Plant Sanitation [24651 - 24831] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [24831- 24831.] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24831. It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following: (a) Violate any provision of this chapter or any regulation which is adopted pursuant to it. (b) Operate a poultry plant without a license. (c) Mislabel poultry meat. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  46. 24951.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This article’s definitions control how this chapter is read, unless the context requires a different meaning.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24951. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  47. 24952.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “fowl” to include chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24952. “Fowl” includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  48. 24953.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Growing poultry” means feeding and caring for poultry.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24953. “Growing poultry” means feeding and caring for poultry. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  49. 24954.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Marked” means a product is plainly, legibly, and conspicuously labeled, tagged, stenciled, or branded under this chapter and its regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24954. “Marked” means plainly, legibly, and conspicuously labeled, tagged, stenciled, or branded pursuant to this chapter and any regulations which are adopted pursuant to it. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  50. 24955.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “mislabel” as using or having any false, deceptive, or misleading mark or similar descriptive designation.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24955. “Mislabel” means the placing, or presence of any false, deceptive, or misleading mark, tag, brand, design, inscription, statement, billing, invoice, placard, sign, or other descriptive designation. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  51. 24956.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “New York dressed fowl.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24956. “New York dressed fowl” means fowl from which the feathers have been removed and the blood drawn and which is offered for sale as a whole fowl with the head, feet, and entrails intact. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  52. 24957.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “poultry” as domesticated fowl or domesticated rabbit intended for human food.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24957. “Poultry” means domesticated fowl or domesticated rabbit which is intended for use for human food. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  53. 24958.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “poultry meat” as the carcass of poultry or any part of that carcass.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24958. “Poultry meat” means the carcass of poultry or any part of such carcass. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  54. 24959.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A “poultry meat inspector” is a person licensed by the director, after examination and demonstration, to inspect poultry meat for wholesomeness.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24959. “Poultry meat inspector” means a person who after examination and demonstration has been issued a license by the director to inspect poultry meat for wholesomeness. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  55. 24960.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “poultry plant.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24960. “Poultry plant” means any of the following: (a) Any place where poultry is slaughtered, dressed, or drawn. (b) Any place, except a retail store or eating place, where poultry meat or poultry meat food products are cooked, cured, smoked, cut up, recut, packed, or repacked, or otherwise prepared for human food. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  56. 24961.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “producer” for poultry meat inspection purposes.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24961. “Producer” means a person that is engaged in the business of growing any poultry, which is marketed as poultry meat, for a period of three weeks or more for the purpose of increasing the size and weight of such poultry. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  57. 24962.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Regulations” means regulations adopted by the director to carry out this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24962. “Regulations” means regulations which are adopted by the director to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  58. 24963.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Wholesome” poultry or poultry meat means it is free from specified disease, injury, and contamination conditions.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [24951 - 24963] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24963. “Wholesome” means that the poultry or poultry meat is free from all of the following: (a) Physical evidence of any disease which is injurious to human health. (b) Diseases or conditions which have rendered or would render the poultry meat unsuited for human food. (c) Serious destruction of the flesh by disease or injury. (d) Contamination by any substance which is injurious to human health. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  59. 24991.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must adopt regulations to carry out this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24991. The director shall adopt regulations for carrying out this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  60. 24992.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Regulations may set standards for poultry meat food products, and those standards should match USDA standards as closely as possible.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24992. The regulations may include standards for poultry meat food products. The standards shall conform, so far as possible, to the standards which are adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture that pertain to the preparation and processing of poultry meat food products and the poultry meat which is used in such products. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  61. 24993.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must give a copy of the regulations to each license holder and to each license applicant.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24993. The director shall furnish to each person that holds a license which is issued pursuant to this chapter, or that makes an application for a license, a copy of the regulations. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  62. 24994.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director may go to superior court to stop a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or its regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24994. The director may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter or the regulations which are adopted pursuant to it in the superior court in and for the county in which the violation occurred or is about to occur. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  63. 24995.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A proceeding under Section 24994 must follow the civil procedure rules cited here, and the director does not have to allege lack of adequate legal remedy or irreparable harm.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24995. Any proceeding pursuant to Section 24994 shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525), Title 7, Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The director shall not, however, be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequate remedy at law or to show or tending to show irreparable damage or loss. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  64. 24996.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director may inspect or reinspect poultry meat or poultry meat food products in licensed plants, and must condemn any such product found to be unwholesome.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24996. The director may inspect, reinspect, or order the reinspection of any poultry meat or poultry meat food product which is being processed or stored in a plant that is licensed under this part. He shall condemn or order the condemnation of any such poultry meat or poultry meat product and poultry meat food product which is found to be unwholesome. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  65. 24997.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A licensed plant operator may appeal an inspector’s condemnation of poultry meat or poultry meat products to the inspector’s immediate supervisor, and then to the Chief of the Bureau of Meat and Poultry Inspection, whose decision is final.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [24991 - 24997] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 24997. If an action of an inspector in condemning any poultry meat or poultry meat product is questioned, appeal by the licensed plant operator may be made to the immediate supervisor of the inspector, and from his or her decision appeal may be made to the Chief of the Bureau of Meat and Poultry Inspection whose decision is final. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 699, Sec. 9.)
  66. 25.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section says the definitions in the following sections govern how this code is construed, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in the following sections govern the construction of this code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  67. 25.5.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “aquaculture” as agriculture involving the propagation, cultivation, maintenance, harvesting, processing, distribution, and marketing of aquatic plants and animals in marine, brackish, and fresh water.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25.5. “Aquaculture” means that form of agriculture devoted to the propagation, cultivation, maintenance, harvesting, processing, distribution, and marketing of aquatic plants and animals in marine, brackish, and fresh water. “Aquaculture” does not include species of ornamental marine or freshwater plants and animals not utilized for human consumption or bait purposes that are maintained in closed systems for personal, pet industry, or hobby purposes. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 810, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  68. 25021.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [25021 - 25024] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section exempts certain USDA-inspected poultry meat from this chapter, unless Section 25128 applies, and requires in-state cooking, curing, smoking, packing, repacking, cutting up, or recutting outside retail stores or public eating houses to be done in a poultry plant under federal or state inspection.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [25021 - 25024] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25021. This chapter, except Section 25128, does not apply to poultry meat which has been inspected and passed for wholesomeness by the United States Department of Agriculture if the immediate container or carcass of the poultry meat bears the official wholesomeness inspection mark of such department at the time of sale. If, however, any cooking, curing, smoking, packing, repacking, cutting up or recutting is done in this state, except in a retail store or public eating house, it shall be done in a poultry plant under federal or state inspection. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  69. 25022.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [25021 - 25024] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This chapter generally does not apply to certain poultry meat from another state if it bears the official inspection mark, the other state has equal requirements, and the director has approved those requirements. Section 25128 is excepted from this exemption.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [25021 - 25024] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25022. This chapter, except Section 25128, does not apply to poultry meat which bears the official mark of a city, county, or state poultry meat inspection service for wholesomeness in another state which has requirements equal to those provided for in this chapter, if such out-of-state requirements have been approved by the director. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  70. 25023.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [25021 - 25024] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This chapter does not apply to certain poultry meat sold by the producer if it comes from poultry slaughtered on the same premises and is sold under the listed retail conditions.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [25021 - 25024] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25023. (a) This chapter does not apply to poultry meat which is derived from poultry which is produced upon the premises where it is slaughtered if the poultry meat is sold by the producer in any of the following ways: (1) At retail on the premises. (2) At retail by the producer of the poultry meat off of the premises, either direct to consumers at their homes or at a retail stand which is operated by the producer in a farmers’ market. (b) As used in this section, “producer” includes only an individual producer who does not employ, except in unforeseeable exigencies, any person except members of his or her immediate family. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 535, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  71. 25024.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [25021 - 25024] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This chapter does not apply to certain poultry meat sold on the premises where it is produced, if it is sold for purposes other than resale and all of the producer’s poultry meat output is sold that way.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Exemptions [25021 - 25024] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25024. This chapter does not apply to poultry meat which is derived from poultry which is slaughtered, dressed, and sold on the premises where it is produced for purposes other than resale, if the entire poultry meat output of the producer of such poultry is so sold. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  72. 25051.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person may not act as a poultry meat inspector unless they have a license issued under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25051. A person shall not act as a poultry meat inspector unless he has a license which is issued pursuant to this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  73. 25052.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Before acting as a poultry meat inspector, a person must apply to and receive a license from the director.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25052. Each person before acting as a poultry meat inspector shall apply to and receive from the director a license to inspect poultry meat. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  74. 25053.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The application fee for a license is $100, and this section is set to repeal on January 1, 2027 unless a later statute changes that date.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25053. (a) The application fee for a license is one hundred dollars ($100). (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2027, deletes or extends that date. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 392, Sec. 7. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  75. 25054.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Every license expires on the last day of the calendar year for which it was issued.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25054. Every license shall expire on the last day of the calendar year for which it is issued. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  76. 25055.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    To renew a license, an application with a $100 fee must be submitted by the last day of the calendar year for which the license was issued.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25055. (a) Application for renewal of a license accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be made on or before the last day of the calendar year for which the license was issued. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2027, deletes or extends that date. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 392, Sec. 8. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  77. 25056.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Late renewal applicants must pay a $25 penalty, and if the renewal fee and penalty are not paid within 90 days after license expiration, the license is revoked.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25056. (a) Applicants for renewal who have not paid the renewal fee by the expiration date of the license shall be assessed a twenty-five dollar ($25) penalty. Failure to pay the renewal fee plus the penalty within 90 days of expiration shall cause a revocation of a license. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2027, deletes or extends that date. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 392, Sec. 9. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  78. 25057.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A license that has lapsed for two calendar years cannot be renewed, and a renewal request must be treated as a new application.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25057. If a license lapses for two calendar years, it is not subject to renewal. Any application for the renewal of such license shall be considered a new application. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  79. 25058.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must issue a poultry meat inspection license to a qualified person who passes the required examination. An application expires if the applicant does not take the examination within one year after the director receives the application.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25058. The director shall, after the written and oral examination and demonstration which are prescribed by Section 25059, issue to any person who passes the examination and is otherwise qualified a license to inspect poultry meat for wholesomeness. If an applicant for a license to inspect poultry meat does not take such examination within one year after the date of the receipt of his application by the director, his application expires. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  80. 25059.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    An exam and demonstration required by Section 25058 must show the applicant can understand poultry meat inspection laws and regulations and knows certain poultry meat inspection topics.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25059. The written and oral examination and demonstration which are required by Section 25058 shall show the applicant’s ability to understand laws and regulations which pertain to poultry meat inspection and his knowledge of all of the following: (a) Conditions which affect wholesomeness in poultry meat and poultry meat products. (b) The anatomy of poultry. (c) Routine processing techniques and equipment which are used in poultry processing plants, and poultry plant sanitation. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  81. 25060.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must from time to time arrange instruction schools for poultry meat inspectors.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25060. The director shall, from time to time, arrange for the conducting of schools of instruction for poultry meat inspectors. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  82. 25061.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director may refuse, renew, suspend, or revoke a license, and may temporarily suspend a license pending hearing, for violations or failures to comply.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25061. The director may, after hearing, refuse to issue a license or renew a license and he may suspend or revoke any license for any violation of, or failure to comply with, any provision of this chapter or the regulations which are adopted pursuant to it. The director may suspend temporarily, pending hearing, any license for any willful or deliberate violation. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  83. 25062.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Proceedings under Section 25061 must follow Chapter 5 of the Government Code, and the director has all powers granted in that chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25062. Any proceedings under Section 25061 shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500), Part 1, Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The director shall have all the powers which are granted in that chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  84. 25063.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Fees, charges, and collections tied to these sections must be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund, and the fees may not be more than the reasonable costs of licensing and enforcement.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Meat Inspector Licenses [25051 - 25063] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25063. (a) All fees, charges, and collections collected pursuant to Sections 25053, 25055, and 25056 shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund. (b) All fees, charges, and collections collected pursuant to Sections 25053, 25055, and 25056 shall be used for the enforcement of this division and shall be for a specific benefit or privilege conferred directly to the payer and such benefit or privilege shall not be provided to those not charged. (c) Fees shall not exceed the reasonable costs associated with issuing a license or permit, performing investigations, inspections, and audits, enforcing provisions pursuant to the license or permit, and administrative enforcement and adjudication thereof. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 44. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  85. 25091.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person must not operate a poultry plant unless all poultry meat in the plant has been inspected by a poultry meat inspector under the regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25091. A person shall not operate a poultry plant unless all the poultry meat in the poultry plant is inspected by a poultry meat inspector pursuant to the regulations. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  86. 25092.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The poultry meat inspector must inspect and classify poultry meat and related products presented for inspection under the regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25092. The poultry meat inspector shall inspect, pursuant to the regulations, and classify any poultry meat, poultry meat product, or poultry meat food product which is presented for inspection into one of the following classes: (a) Wholesome. (b) Retained for further inspection. (c) Condemned for human food. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  87. 25093.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The poultry meat inspector must apply or direct the application of the proper marks, as required by regulation.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25093. The poultry meat inspector shall apply or direct the application of the proper marks, as determined by regulation. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  88. 25094.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Poultry meat condemned for human food must be disposed of under the applicable regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25094. All poultry meat which is condemned for human food shall be disposed of pursuant to the regulations. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  89. 25095.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Poultry meat may be passed for further processing in a plant licensed under this part.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Requirements for Inspection [25091 - 25095] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25095. Poultry meat may be passed for further processing in a plant which is licensed pursuant to this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  90. 25122.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Poultry meat may not be packed, repacked, cut up, recut, or sold unless each container or carcass is marked as required by this chapter and the adopted regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25122. Poultry meat shall not be packed, repacked, cut up, recut, or sold unless each container or each carcass is marked in the manner which is required by this chapter and the regulations which are adopted pursuant to it. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  91. 25123.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A poultry meat inspector must mark each carcass or container of poultry meat before it leaves a poultry plant.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25123. A poultry meat inspector shall place or cause to be placed a mark on each carcass or container of poultry meat before the poultry meat is removed from a poultry plant. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  92. 25124.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Marks required by this article are additional to those required by Section 24802, and they may be combined with those marks.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25124. The marks which are required by this article are in addition to those required by Section 24802 but may be in combination with such marks. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  93. 25125.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must determine by regulation the official design of the marks required by this article.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25125. The director shall determine by regulation the official design of the marks which are required by this article. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  94. 25126.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Each poultry plant must submit samples of its proposed mark-use method to the director, and the method must be approved before it is used.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25126. Each poultry plant shall submit samples of the proposed method of use of the design of a mark to the director. The method shall be approved by the director before it is used. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  95. 25127.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person must not sell or label poultry meat as inspected for wholesomeness unless it has actually been inspected and passed under this chapter and its regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25127. It is unlawful for any person to sell or mark as inspected for wholesomeness any poultry meat that has not been inspected and passed for wholesomeness pursuant to this chapter and regulations which are adopted pursuant to it. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  96. 25128.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Most people may not remove official wholesomeness inspection marks from poultry meat carcasses.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Marks and Labels [25122 - 25128] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25128. It is unlawful for any person, other than the consumer of poultry meat, to remove from any whole carcass of poultry meat, or from any part of a dismembered carcass of poultry meat, any official wholesomeness inspection mark of the United States Department of Agriculture, or of any city, county, or state poultry meat inspection service. As used in this section, “consumer” includes a restaurant or other place where such poultry meat is cooked and sold for consumption on or off the premises. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  97. 25151.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [25151- 25151.] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    It is unlawful for any person to violate this chapter or regulations adopted by the director under it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. POULTRY AND RABBITS [24501 - 25151] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Inspection for Wholesomeness [24951 - 25151] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [25151- 25151.] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25151. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter, or any regulations which are adopted by the director pursuant to this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  98. 25401.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions in this chapter control how this part is interpreted.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25401. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  99. 25402.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Class” means a division of poultry meat defined by essential physical characteristics and weights that distinguish its uses.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25402. “Class” means a division of poultry meat which is based on essential physical characteristics which with the weights differentiate between uses of the meat. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  100. 25403.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Fowl” includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25403. “Fowl” includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds. (Enacted by stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  101. 25404.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Growing poultry” means feeding and caring for poultry.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25404. “Growing poultry” means feeding and caring for poultry. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  102. 25405.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Marked” means poultry meat is plainly, legibly, and conspicuously labeled, stamped, tagged, stenciled, or branded under the director’s regulations to show its class.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25405. “Marked” means plainly, legibly, and conspicuously labeled, stamped, tagged, stenciled, or branded, in the manner which is prescribed by regulations of the director, to show the class of poultry meat. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  103. 25406.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Mislabel” means using or having a false, deceptive, or misleading mark, tag, brand, design, inscription, statement, billing, invoice, placard, sign, or similar descriptive designation.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25406. “Mislabel” means the placing, or presence of any false, deceptive, or misleading mark, tag, brand, design, inscription, statement, billing, invoice, placard, sign or other descriptive designation. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  104. 25407.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “New York dressed fowl” means a whole fowl with feathers removed and blood drawn, but with the head, feet, and entrails intact.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25407. “New York dressed fowl” means fowl from which the feathers have been removed and the blood drawn and which is offered for sale as a whole fowl with the head, feet, and entrails intact. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  105. 25408.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Poultry” means domesticated fowl and domesticated rabbit intended for human food.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25408. “Poultry” means domesticated fowl and domesticated rabbit which is intended for use for human food. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  106. 25409.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Poultry meat” means a poultry carcass or any part of a poultry carcass, except the giblets.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25409. “Poultry meat” means the carcass of poultry or any part of the carcass, except the giblets. It does not include live poultry or processed poultry meat. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  107. 25410.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Poultry plant” means a place where poultry is slaughtered, dressed, or drawn, or where poultry meat is cut up, repacked, or otherwise prepared for human food.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25410. “Poultry plant” means any of the following: (a) Any place where poultry is slaughtered, dressed, or drawn. (b) Any place where poultry meat is cut up, recut, packed or repacked, or otherwise prepared for human food. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  108. 25411.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “Processing” for poultry meat.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25411. “Processing” means the commercial manufacturing of products of poultry meat by any method of cooking. It also includes all of the following: (a) Cutting up into pieces smaller than the customary parts such as, in the case of poultry, necks, breasts, wings, backs, legs, thighs, or similar and identifiable portions of the carcass. (b) Complete deboning of poultry meat. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  109. 25412.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Producer” means a person who grows poultry sold as poultry meat for at least three weeks to increase the birds’ size and weight.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions [25401 - 25412] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25412. “Producer” means any person that is engaged in the business of growing any poultry, which is marketed as poultry meat, for a period of three weeks or more for the purpose of increasing the size and weight of such poultry. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  110. 25551.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must adopt regulations to carry out this part.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25551. The director shall adopt regulations for carrying out this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  111. 25552.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must enforce this part when poultry meat is packed, repacked, cut up, or recut.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25552. The director shall enforce this part where any poultry meat is packed, repacked, cut up, or recut. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  112. 25553.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director and each county commissioner must enforce this part when poultry meat is offered for sale or sold.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25553. The director and the commissioners of each county, under the supervision of the director, shall enforce this part where any poultry meat is offered for sale or sold. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  113. 25554.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    An enforcing officer may enter and inspect poultry-related places or conveyances, inspect poultry and containers, and take representative samples for inspection.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25554. An enforcing officer may do all of the following: (a) Enter and inspect any place or conveyance where any poultry or poultry meat is produced, prepared, packed, repacked, cut up, recut, stored, delivered for shipment, loaded, shipped, transported, or sold. (b) Inspect all poultry and poultry meat and any container of poultry or poultry meat which is found at the place or conveyance which is entered and inspected. (c) Take for inspection such representative samples of the poultry, poultry meat, or containers as may be necessary to determine whether or not this part has been violated. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  114. 25555.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    An enforcing officer may seize or hold poultry meat as evidence when enforcing this part and the meat is found to violate it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25555. Any enforcing officer may, while enforcing this part, seize or hold as evidence all or any part of any lot of poultry meat which is found to be in violation of this part as may in his judgment be necessary to obtain the conviction of the party he knows or believes has violated or is violating any provision of this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  115. 25556.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A lot of poultry meat that fails to comply with this part and the regulations adopted under it is a public nuisance.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25556. Any lot of poultry meat which does not comply in all respects with the provisions of this part and the regulations which are adopted pursuant to it is a public nuisance. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  116. 25557.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    An enforcing officer may hold a lot of poultry meat if there is reason to believe it does not fully comply with this part.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25557. Any enforcing officer who has reason to believe that any lot of poultry meat does not comply in all respects with this part, may hold the lot pending proceedings to condemn and abate it as a public nuisance pursuant to this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  117. 25558.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    An officer may place a warning tag or notice on a lot held under Section 25557, and others may not tamper with it or move the lot contrary to that notice unless an authorized enforcing officer gives written permission or a court orders it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25558. The officer may affix to any lot which is held pursuant to Section 25557 a tag or notice which warns that the lot is held and states the reasons for which it is held. It is unlawful for any person, except an authorized enforcing officer, to detach, alter, deface, or destroy any such tag or notice which is affixed to any such lot, or remove or dispose of such lot in any manner or under conditions other than as prescribed by such tag or notice, except upon written permission of an authorized enforcing officer or by the order of a court. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  118. 25559.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    An officer holding a lot of poultry meat must serve a notice of noncompliance on the person in possession of the lot.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25559. The officer by whom any lot of poultry meat is held shall cause a notice of noncompliance to be served upon the person in possession of the lot. The notice of noncompliance shall include a description of the lot, the place where and the reasons for which it is held, and shall give notice that the lot is a public nuisance and subject to disposal pursuant to this chapter, unless within a specified time the lot is reconditioned or the deficiency otherwise corrected so as to bring it into compliance. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  119. 25560.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    If a served person is not the sole owner of a poultry-meat lot, or lacks authority as the owner’s agent, they must notify the holding officer in writing of the owner’s and other known claimants’ names and addresses.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25560. If the person served is not the sole owner of the lot of poultry meat, or does not have authority as agent for the owner to bring the lot into compliance, such person shall notify the officer by whom such lot is held, in writing, of the names and addresses of the owner and every other person that is known to him to claim an interest in the lot. Any person served is liable for any loss sustained by such owner or other person whose name and address he has knowingly concealed from such officer. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  120. 25561.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    If poultry meat is not reconditioned, or the deficiency is not otherwise corrected in time, the enforcing officer must have a notice of noncompliance served on each person the possessor has designated in writing as an owner or claimant.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25561. If the lot of poultry meat is not reconditioned or the deficiency otherwise corrected so as to bring it into compliance within the time which is specified in the notice, the enforcing officer shall cause a copy of the notice of noncompliance to be served upon every person that is designated in writing by the person in possession of the lot to be the owner or to claim an interest in it. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  121. 25562.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A notice required by this chapter may be served personally or by mail to the person’s last known address.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25562. Any notice which is required by this chapter may be served personally or by mail addressed to the person to be served at his last known address. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  122. 25563.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    An enforcing officer may destroy a lot of poultry meat or otherwise abate a nuisance only with the written consent of every person served.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25563. The enforcing officer, with the written consent of every person that is served, may destroy the lot of poultry meat or otherwise abate the nuisance. If any such person fails or refuses to give such consent, the enforcing officer shall proceed as provided in Sections 25564 and 25565. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  123. 25564.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    If held poultry meat is perishable or deteriorating rapidly, the enforcing officer may petition the superior court to destroy the lot or otherwise abate the nuisance.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25564. If the lot of poultry meat that is held is perishable or subject to rapid deterioration, the enforcing officer may file a verified petition in superior court to destroy the lot or otherwise abate the nuisance. The petition shall show the condition of the lot, that the lot is situated within the county, that the lot is held, and that notice of noncompliance has been served pursuant to this chapter. The court may thereupon order that the lot be forthwith destroyed or the nuisance otherwise abated as set forth in the order. A proceeding under this section is a limited civil case if the value of the property in controversy is less than or equal to the maximum amount in controversy for a limited civil case under Section 85 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 43, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  124. 25565.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    If a held lot of poultry meat is not perishable or rapidly deteriorating, the enforcing officer must report it to the director; then the director may seek a court order, and the owner or person in possession may also seek court relief.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25565. If the lot of poultry meat which is held is not perishable or subject to rapid deterioration, the enforcing officer shall immediately report the condition of the lot to the director. Within five days from the receipt of such report, the director may file a petition in the superior court in the county where the lot is situated for an order to show cause, returnable in five days, why the lot should not be abated. The owner or person in possession of the lot of poultry meat, on his own motion within five days from the expiration of the time specified in the notice of noncompliance may file a petition in such court for an order to show cause, returnable in five days, why the lot should not be released to petitioner and any warning tags previously affixed removed from it. Final determination by court in either case shall be within a period of not to exceed 20 days from the date the petition is filed. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  125. 25566.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A court may order poultry meat condemned and destroyed, or otherwise processed, sold, or released on conditions to abate the nuisance.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [25551 - 25566] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25566. The court may enter judgment ordering that the lot of poultry meat be condemned and destroyed in the manner directed by the court or relabeled, denatured, or otherwise processed, or sold or released upon such conditions as the court in its discretion may impose to insure that the nuisance will be abated. If the poultry meat is sold by order of court, the costs of storage, handling, and reconditioning or disposal shall be deducted from the proceeds of sale and the balance, if any, paid into court for the owner. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  126. 25701.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Exemptions [25701 - 25704] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This part generally does not apply to poultry meat or its container if it bears the official USDA class mark and that marking meets this part’s requirements, except Section 26008.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Exemptions [25701 - 25704] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25701. This part, except Section 26008, does not apply to poultry meat or a container of poultry meat which is marked with the official class as prescribed by the Consumer and Marketing Service of the United States Department of Agriculture; if such official class marking meets the requirements of this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  127. 25702.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Exemptions [25701 - 25704] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This part generally does not apply to certain poultry meat that is class-marked and approved by another inspection service, except Section 26008.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Exemptions [25701 - 25704] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25702. This part, except Section 26008, does not apply to poultry meat which is marked as to a class that is officially approved by another inspection service whose requirements for class markings meet the requirements of this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  128. 25703.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Exemptions [25701 - 25704] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section exempts certain locally slaughtered poultry meat from this part if the producer sells it in specified retail ways.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Exemptions [25701 - 25704] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25703. (a) This part does not apply to poultry meat which is derived from poultry which is produced upon the premises where it is slaughtered if the poultry meat is sold by the producer in any of the following ways: (1) At retail upon the premises. (2) At retail off of the premises, either direct to consumers at their homes or at a retail stand which is operated by the producer in a farmers’ market. (b) As used in this section, “producer” includes only an individual producer who does not employ, except in unforeseeable exigencies, any person except members of his or her immediate family. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 535, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  129. 25704.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Exemptions [25701 - 25704] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section exempts certain poultry meat sold on the producer’s premises from this part.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Exemptions [25701 - 25704] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25704. This part does not apply to poultry meat which is derived from poultry which is slaughtered, dressed, and sold on the premises where it is produced for purposes other than resale, if the entire poultry meat output of the producer of such poultry is so sold. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  130. 25851.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The chapter sets the classes for poultry meat, including any regulations adopted by the director under Section 25857.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25851. The classes of the kinds of poultry meat are as established in this chapter and any regulations which are adopted by the director pursuant to Section 25857. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  131. 25852.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines the class names used for chicken meat.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25852. The classes of chicken meat, as determined by inspection of appearance and other physical characteristics, are as follows: (a) “Rock Cornish game hen” or “Cornish game hen” means a young immature chicken of either sex (usually five to six weeks of age) which weighs not more than two pounds ready-to-cook weight that was prepared from a Cornish chicken of the progeny of a Cornish chicken crossed with another breed of chicken. (b) “Broiler” or “fryer” means a young chicken (usually under 16 weeks of age) of either sex, that is tender-meated, with soft, pliable, smooth-textured skin, and flexible breastbone cartilage. (c) “Roaster” means a young chicken (usually under eight months of age) of either sex, that is tender-meated, with soft, pliable, smooth-textured skin, and breastbone cartilage that is somewhat less flexible than that of a broiler or fryer. (d) “Caponette,” “caponette fryer,” or “caponette roaster” means a young chicken with the general characteristics of either a fryer or roaster which has been treated with a hormone approved by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare. (e) “Capon” means an unsexed male chicken (usually under 10 months of age), that is tender-meated with soft, pliable, smooth-textured skin. (f) “Hen” or “stewing chicken” or “fowl” means a mature female chicken (usually more than 10 months old) with meat less tender than that of a roaster, and nonflexible breastbone. (g) “Stag” means a male chicken (usually under 10 months of age) with coarse skin, somewhat toughened and darkened flesh, and considerable hardening of the breastbone cartilage. Stags show a condition of fleshing and a degree of maturity intermediate between that of a roaster and a cock or old rooster. (h) “Cock” or “old rooster” means a mature male chicken with coarse skin, toughened and darkened meat, and hardened breastbone. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 990.)
  132. 25853.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This provision defines several classes of turkey meat based on appearance, age, sex, tenderness, skin texture, and breastbone or cartilage flexibility.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25853. The classes of turkey meat as determined by appearance are as follows: (a) “Fryer” or “roaster” means a young, immature turkey (usually under 16 weeks of age) of either sex, that is tender meated with soft, pliable, smooth-textured skin, and flexible breastbone. (b) “Young turkey” means a turkey (usually under eight months of age) that is tender meated with soft, pliable, smooth-textured skin, and breastbone cartilage that is somewhat less flexible than in a turkey fryer or roaster. For labeling purposes, the designation of sex within the class name is optional. (c) “Yearling hen turkey” means a fully matured female turkey (usually under 15 months of age) that is reasonably tender meated and with reasonably smooth-textured skin. (d) “Yearling tom turkey” means a fully matured male turkey (usually under 15 months of age) that is reasonably tender meated and with reasonably smooth-textured skin. (e) “Mature turkey” or “old turkey (hen or tom)” means an old turkey of either sex (usually in excess of 15 months of age) with coarse skin and toughened flesh. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  133. 25854.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines three classes of rabbit meat: rabbit fryer, rabbit roaster, and stewing rabbit.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25854. The classes of rabbit meat as determined by appearance and weight are as follows: (a) “Rabbit fryer” means a young, domestic rabbit (usually under 12 weeks of age) with tender, fine-grained, and bright pearly white color which may be properly cooked by broiling or frying and which weighs not less than 11/2 pounds or over 31/2 pounds ready-to-cook weight. (b) “Rabbit roaster” means a domestic rabbit (over 12 weeks of age) which may be properly cooked by roasting, and which weighs 31/2 to 5 pounds ready-to-cook weight. (c) “Stewing rabbit” means a mature domestic rabbit of either sex (over six months of age) which may be properly cooked by stewing at any ready-to-cook weight. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  134. 25855.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines the classes “duckling” and “duck.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25855. The following are the various classes of ducks: (a) “Duckling” means a young duck of either sex (usually under 10 weeks of age) that is tender meated and has a bill that is not completely hardened and windpipe that is easily dented. This classification may include broilers, fryers, or roasters. (b) “Duck” means a mature duck or an old duck (usually over 10 weeks of age) of either sex with toughened flesh, hardened bill, and a hardened windpipe. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  135. 25856.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines two classes of geese: “young goose” and “mature goose” (also called “old goose”).

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25856. The following are the various classes of geese: (a) “Young goose” means a goose of either sex which is tender meated, and has a windpipe that is easily dented. (b) “Mature goose” or “old goose” means a goose of either sex which has toughened flesh and a hardened windpipe. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  136. 25857.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director may adopt new or updated class designations and class specifications by regulation, and must consider USDA standard class designations and specifications when doing so.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes [25851 - 25857] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 25857. The director may, by regulation, adopt any necessary new class designations and class specifications or modifications of existing class designations and class specifications. He shall, in exercising such authority, take into consideration the standard class designations and class specifications promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  137. 26.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Commissioner” means any county agricultural commissioner.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26. “Commissioner” means any county agricultural commissioner. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  138. 26001.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person may not pack, repack, cut up, recut, or sell poultry meat unless all carcasses and parts are placed in classes established under this part.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26001. A person shall not pack, repack, cut up, recut, or sell poultry meat unless all carcasses and the parts of carcasses are placed in classes established pursuant to this part. The provisions of this section, except those which require that poultry, poultry meat, or carcasses be placed in classes and marked to show the class of poultry meat, do not apply to New York dressed fowl until November 1, 1967. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  139. 26002.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person may not pack, repack, cut up, recut, or sell poultry meat unless the carcass, wrapper, or container is marked to show the class of poultry meat.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26002. Except as otherwise provided in Sections 26003, 26004, 26005, and 26006, a person shall not pack, repack, cut up, recut, or sell poultry meat unless each carcass or its wrapper or, in the case of cut-up poultry or poultry parts, the container is marked, in the manner which is prescribed by regulations of the director, to show the class of poultry meat. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  140. 26003.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Section 26002 generally does not apply to New York dressed fowl until November 1, 1967, except for the class-placement and marking requirements.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26003. The provisions of Section 26002, except those which require that poultry, poultry meat, or carcasses be placed in classes and marked to show the class of poultry meat, do not apply to New York dressed fowl until November 1, 1967. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  141. 26004.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Certain poultry carcasses, cut-up poultry, and poultry parts do not have to be marked with a class designation in three listed situations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26004. Individual carcasses of poultry meat or packages of cut-up poultry or poultry parts need not be marked with class designation in any of the following cases: (a) If they are prepared for use by institutions or public eating houses. (b) If they are prepared for use for processing. (c) If they are prepared for transportation or being transported to a plant for further preparation or packaging, and packaged in shipping containers which hold several carcasses or packages of such poultry. Each shipping container shall be clearly and conspicuously marked with the proper designation of class, and of the intended use, in letters at least one-half of an inch in height, on a surface which is readily visible to the purchaser. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  142. 26005.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Bulk-displayed poultry parts sold to consumers must be separated by class, and the class or classes must be shown on a placard that is clearly visible and easy for the purchaser to see.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26005. Poultry parts which are displayed for sale to consumers in bulk without being packaged or wrapped, shall be segregated as to class of poultry meat. The class or classes shall be designated upon a placard which clearly identifies the poultry parts which are designated by the placard in a clear and conspicuous manner that is readily visible to the purchaser. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  143. 26006.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Cut-up poultry meat offered for sale must be from only one class, and containers holding poultry parts from different classes must be marked with the classes and the quantity of each.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26006. Cut-up poultry meat which consists of all of the parts of a carcass, prepared, packaged, and offered for sale shall be from only one class of poultry meat. Containers of poultry parts of different classes, shall be marked to indicate the classes and the quantity of each. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  144. 26007.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    If a poultry meat class has two or more designations, any combination of those designations may be used in the required class marking.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26007. If a class of any kind of poultry meat contains two or more designations, any combination of the designations may appear in the class marking which is required by this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  145. 26008.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person may not sell a whole carcass of chicken poultry meat unless it is plainly and conspicuously labeled with the required origin or plant information.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Requirements [26001 - 26008] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26008. (a) It is unlawful for any person to sell any whole carcass of chicken poultry meat unless such carcass, or the immediate package or other container in which it is sold, is plainly, legibly, and conspicuously labeled, stamped, tagged, or branded to show the name and address of the poultry plant where the chicken was slaughtered or the name of the state in which the chicken was grown or raised. (b) Chicken poultry meat which is sold to institutions, to restaurants, or to processors for processing, may bear the label which is required in subdivision (a) of this section on each shipping container in lieu of individual carcass labeling. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  146. 261.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 1. STATE ADMINISTRATION [101 - 1501] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE [101 - 894] ( Heading of Part 1 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1079. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Fiscal Duties and Powers [201 - 306] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. License and Registration [261 - 263] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A license or registration expires if the required bond lapses or is canceled, unless the code specifically provides otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 1. STATE ADMINISTRATION [101 - 1501] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE [101 - 894] ( Heading of Part 1 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1079. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Fiscal Duties and Powers [201 - 306] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. License and Registration [261 - 263] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 261. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this code, any license or registration which is issued pursuant to this code expires whenever the bond which is required of a licensee or registrant under this code lapses or is canceled. If, however, the bond is canceled as a result of the retirement from business of the bonding company and the director is satisfied that the licensee is solvent, he may continue the license or registration for a period of not to exceed 30 days to enable the licensee or registrant to secure a new bond. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  147. 26151.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Violations [26151- 26151.] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Any person is prohibited from violating this part or any regulation adopted under it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT MEAT [25401 - 26151] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Violations [26151- 26151.] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26151. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this part or any regulation which is adopted pursuant to it. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  148. 262.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 1. STATE ADMINISTRATION [101 - 1501] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE [101 - 894] ( Heading of Part 1 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1079. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Fiscal Duties and Powers [201 - 306] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. License and Registration [261 - 263] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Certain department-issued licenses and other authority documents are automatically forfeited before expiration if one of the listed events occurs.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 1. STATE ADMINISTRATION [101 - 1501] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE [101 - 894] ( Heading of Part 1 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1079. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Fiscal Duties and Powers [201 - 306] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. License and Registration [261 - 263] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 262. Notwithstanding any provision of law, a license, registration, certificate, permit, exception, or other indicia of authority issued by the department under any provision of this code is forfeited by operation of law prior to its expiration date when one of the following events occurs: (a) The holder surrenders the indicia to the department. (b) The holder dies. (c) The partnership holder dissolves. (d) The holder of a significant financial interest in a corporation transfers his or her interest to another person or entity, regardless of relationship. The secretary shall determine what constitutes a “significant financial interest” for the purposes of this subdivision. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 238, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  149. 263.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 1. STATE ADMINISTRATION [101 - 1501] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE [101 - 894] ( Heading of Part 1 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1079. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Fiscal Duties and Powers [201 - 306] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. License and Registration [261 - 263] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The department may deny, condition, suspend, or revoke certain authorizations it issues, and may temporarily suspend them before a hearing if it has prima facie evidence of imminent danger.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 1. STATE ADMINISTRATION [101 - 1501] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE [101 - 894] ( Heading of Part 1 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1079. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Fiscal Duties and Powers [201 - 306] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. License and Registration [261 - 263] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 263. Notwithstanding any provision of law, the department may deny an application for, or may condition, suspend, or revoke, any license, registration, certificate, permit, exception, or other indicia of authority issued by the department under any provision of this code upon any of the following grounds: (a) Violation by the holder or applicant of any section of this code, or any rule or regulation promulgated under this code, that expressly applies to the license, registration, certificate, permit, exception, or other indicia of authority denied, conditioned, suspended, or revoked. (b) Violation by a holder’s or applicant’s agent, employee, or contractor, or by an organization or entity in which the holder or applicant holds a significant financial interest, of any section of this code, or any rule or regulation promulgated under this code, that expressly applies to the license, registration, certificate, permit, exception, or other indicia of authority denied, conditioned, suspended, or revoked, under circumstances in which the licensee knew or should have known of and failed to take reasonable measures to prevent, the violation, or failed to report the violation to the department upon learning of it. (c) The conviction of the holder or applicant of a crime that includes as one of its elements the financial victimization of another. (d) A false or misleading statement by a holder or applicant that the holder or applicant knew or should have known to be false or misleading, directed to any official of any government concerning the scope of the license, registration, certificate, permit, exception, or other indicia of authority, the standards under which it was issued, or the contents of the application for licensure, registration, certification, the permit, exception, or other indicia of authority. (e) The department may also temporarily suspend any license, registration, certificate, permit, exception, or other indicia of authority prior to hearing, if the department has prima facie evidence that the health and safety of persons, growing crops, or livestock are in imminent danger. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 238, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  150. 26401.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [26401 - 26441] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [26401- 26401.] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section says the part, including fee payment, applies to state and county institutions that are engaged in livestock operations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [26401 - 26441] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [26401- 26401.] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26401. The provisions of this part, including the payment of fees, are applicable to all state and county institutions which are engaging in livestock operations. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  151. 26421.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [26401 - 26441] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Investigations [26421- 26421.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director may make necessary investigations into reported violations of this part.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [26401 - 26441] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Investigations [26421- 26421.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26421. The director may make any necessary investigations relative to reported violations of this part pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 11180), Chapter 2, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  152. 26441.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [26401 - 26441] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Civil Remedies [26441- 26441.] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The Attorney General may seek an injunction in superior court against violations of this part or regulations issued under it, either on the director’s complaint or on the Attorney General’s own initiative if a violation appears to have occurred.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [26401 - 26441] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Civil Remedies [26441- 26441.] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26441. The Attorney General shall, upon complaint by the director, or may upon his own initiative if after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes a violation of any provision of this part has occurred, bring an action in the name of the people of this state in the superior court for an injunction against any person violating any provision of this part or any regulation duly issued by the director pursuant to it. Any proceedings pursuant to this section shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525), Title 7, Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The director is not, however, required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequate remedy at law or to show or tending to show irreparable damage or loss. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  153. 26551.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26551 - 26554] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section says the definitions in this article control how this chapter is read, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26551 - 26554] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26551. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  154. 26552.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26551 - 26554] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “dealer” to include several types of poultry businesses and individuals.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26551 - 26554] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26552. “Dealer” includes any person that is operating as a poultry retailer, poultry wholesaler, butcher, slaughterer, poultry packer, poultry buyer, or poultry commission merchant. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  155. 26553.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26551 - 26554] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “place of business” for a poultry dealer.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26551 - 26554] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26553. “Place of business” includes any place or building in which, or at which, the business of a poultry dealer is conducted. Any group of buildings used as an integral part of one business shall be considered as one place of business. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  156. 26554.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26551 - 26554] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “poultry” to include chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and other birds used for food or production purposes.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26551 - 26554] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26554. “Poultry” includes chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and all other fowls or birds which are used for food or production purposes. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  157. 26581.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [26581- 26581.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This chapter applies only to poultry sales, purchases, marketing, and transportation within or across counties in this state.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [26581- 26581.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26581. This chapter only applies to the sale, purchase, or marketing of poultry in any county of this state and to the transportation of poultry in, through, or between any county or counties of this state. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  158. 26601.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Transportation [26601 - 26604] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person offering poultry for shipment must give the transporter a statement of ownership or right of possession, and the transporter must keep that statement as part of its records.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Transportation [26601 - 26604] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26601. Any person that offers poultry for shipment shall furnish a statement of ownership or right of possession of such poultry to the person, carrier, or transportation company which is to transport such shipment. The statement shall be kept as part of the record of the person, carrier, or transportation company that transports such shipment. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  159. 26602.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Transportation [26601 - 26604] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    People, carriers, or transportation companies that transport poultry must always keep a correct shipment record.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Transportation [26601 - 26604] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26602. Any person, carrier, or transportation company which receives for transportation or transports any poultry shall at all times keep a correct record which shows all of the following: (a) The point of origin and destination of any shipment of poultry. (b) The names and addresses of the shipper and consignee. (c) The kind and quantity of poultry transported. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  160. 26603.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Transportation [26601 - 26604] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Certain peace officers and traffic officers may arrest, without a warrant, a person moving poultry in a way not allowed by this chapter and may seize the poultry.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Transportation [26601 - 26604] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26603. All peace officers, sheriffs or deputy sheriffs, members or officers of the California Highway Patrol and traffic officers may arrest, without warrant, any person that is found moving poultry in any manner which is not prescribed by this chapter, and may seize the poultry. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  161. 26604.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Transportation [26601 - 26604] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A carrier whose poultry is seized under Section 26603 is not liable to the owner, shipper, or consignee for that seizure.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Transportation [26601 - 26604] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26604. The carrier from whom the poultry is seized pursuant to Section 26603 is not liable or responsible to the owner, shipper, or consignee for the seizure. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  162. 26631.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Resale [26631- 26631.] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Dealers or others who handle poultry for resale must make and keep a record with specific information about the poultry and the seller or shipper.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Resale [26631- 26631.] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26631. Any dealer or person that handles poultry for resale shall make and retain a record which shows all of the following: (a) The origin, ownership, and right of possession of the poultry. (b) The name and address of the seller or shipper of the poultry. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  163. 26651.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Brands [26651 - 26652] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    It is unlawful for any person to brand, alter, or deface the brand on poultry when done to steal the poultry or stop the true owner from identifying it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Brands [26651 - 26652] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26651. It is unlawful for any person to brand, or to alter or deface the brand on, any poultry with intent to steal it or to prevent identification of the poultry by the true owner. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  164. 26652.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Brands [26651 - 26652] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person must not possess poultry with an altered or defaced brand unless the poultry was received from the true owner.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Brands [26651 - 26652] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26652. It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession any poultry the brand on which has been altered or defaced unless he received it from the true owner of the poultry. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  165. 26661.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Fresh Poultry [26661- 26661.] ( Article 5.5 added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 565, Sec. 2. )

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    People who process or sell poultry generally may not call it “fresh” if it has been below 26°F, and the secretary may adopt related regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Fresh Poultry [26661- 26661.] ( Article 5.5 added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 565, Sec. 2. ) ## 26661. (a) (1) No person who processes, butchers, slaughters, packs, repacks, or sells poultry or poultry meat shall advertise, hold out, distribute, or sell as “fresh” any poultry or poultry meat whose internal temperature has been below 26 degrees Fahrenheit. (2) No person who processes, butchers, slaughters, packs, repacks, or sells poultry or poultry meat shall label as “fresh” any poultry or poultry meat whose internal temperature has been below 26 degrees Fahrenheit. (3) No poultry or poultry meat that is distributed or sold as “fresh” shall be stored or handled in such a manner that it reaches an internal temperature below 26 degrees Fahrenheit. (4) No person who processes, butchers, slaughters, packs, repacks, or sells poultry or poultry meat may sell or distribute poultry or poultry meat if it is adulterated, misbranded, or if its labeling is false or misleading in any particular. (b) No poultry retailer is guilty of a violation of subdivision (a) or of the regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (c) unless the poultry retailer engages, with actual knowledge, in an act prohibited by subdivision (a). (c) The secretary may adopt regulations reasonably necessary for carrying out this section, and those regulations shall be, insofar as possible, consistent with regulations adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture. (d) Each prohibition in subdivision (a) stands alone and if any prohibition in subdivision (a) has been held, or in the future is held, to be unconstitutional, preempted by federal law, or otherwise invalid by any court, all of the other prohibitions set forth in subdivision (a) are intended to, and shall remain, fully effective and shall be interpreted to exclude the unconstitutional, preempted, or otherwise invalid prohibition or prohibitions. If any sentence, clause, word, or portion of this section is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, preempted by federal law, or otherwise invalid, that holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this section. The Legislature hereby declares that it would have enacted this section and each sentence, clause, word, or portion thereof despite the fact that one or more sentences, clauses, words, or portions of this section may be held unconstitutional, preempted by federal law, or otherwise invalid. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 106, Sec. 2. Effective June 16, 1994.)
  166. 26681.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [26681- 26681.] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person who violates any provision of this chapter commits a misdemeanor and, if convicted, may be fined up to $200, jailed up to 6 months, or both.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sale, Possession, and Transportation [26551 - 26681] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [26681- 26681.] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26681. Any person that violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, such person shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200), or by imprisonment not exceeding six months in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 115. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)
  167. 26801.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26801 - 26803] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The definitions in this article control how this chapter is interpreted, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26801 - 26803] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26801. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  168. 26802.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26801 - 26803] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Poultry” means domesticated fowl intended for human food.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26801 - 26803] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26802. “Poultry” means domesticated fowl which is intended for use for human food. It includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  169. 26803.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26801 - 26803] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “spoilage retardant compound” as a compound, drug, or antibiotic added to poultry meat that slows or limits spoilage.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [26801 - 26803] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26803. “Spoilage retardant compound” means any compound, drug, or antibiotic which is added to poultry meat which retards or limits spoilage. Seasonings, spices, or flavorings, such as salt or smoke, are not chemical preservatives. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  170. 26831.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [26831 - 26832] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must adopt regulations to carry out this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [26831 - 26832] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26831. The director shall adopt regulations for carrying out this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  171. 26832.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [26831 - 26832] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must enforce this chapter when poultry meat is packed, repacked, cut up, or recut, and county commissioners must enforce it when poultry meat is sold, under the director’s supervision.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [26831 - 26832] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26832. The director shall enforce this chapter where any poultry meat is packed, repacked, cut up, or recut. The director and the commissioners of each county, under the supervision of the director, shall enforce this chapter where any poultry meat is sold. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  172. 26861.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [26861 - 26862] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Before poultry meat with a spoilage retardant compound is offered for wholesale or retail sale, it must be marked to show which retardant was used.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [26861 - 26862] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26861. Before being offered for either wholesale or retail sale, any whole carcass of poultry meat to which a spoilage retardant compound has been added shall be marked to indicate the retardant which was used. Such marking shall be affixed to the whole carcass of poultry meat or on the package in which it is offered for sale. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  173. 26862.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [26861 - 26862] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Whole carcasses of poultry meat may be sold only if they are conspicuously and accurately marked as required by this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [26861 - 26862] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26862. No whole carcass of poultry meat shall be sold unless it is conspicuously and accurately marked in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  174. 26981.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [26981- 26981.] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person who violates this chapter or regulations adopted under it is guilty of a misdemeanor.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound [26801 - 26981] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [26981- 26981.] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26981. Any person that violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation which is adopted pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  175. 26991.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Immersion of Rabbit Carcasses [26991- 26991.] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person must not immerse or soak a slaughtered rabbit carcass in water longer than necessary to remove its natural heat, and never for more than 2.5 hours.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Immersion of Rabbit Carcasses [26991- 26991.] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 26991. It is unlawful for any person to immerse or soak the carcass of any slaughtered rabbit in water for a period longer than necessary to eliminate the natural animal heat in the carcass and in no event for a period longer than 21/2 hours. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  176. 27001.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27001 - 27003] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The definitions in this article control how this chapter is interpreted unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27001 - 27003] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27001. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  177. 27002.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27001 - 27003] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “poultry” as domesticated birds intended for human food, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27001 - 27003] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27002. “Poultry” means domesticated fowl which is intended for use for human food. It includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  178. 27003.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27001 - 27003] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “poultry meat” as the carcass of poultry or any part of it in the raw state.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27001 - 27003] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27003. “Poultry meat” means the carcass of poultry or any part of the carcass in the raw state. It does not include poultry meat food products. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  179. 27031.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [27031 - 27034] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director must enforce this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [27031 - 27034] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27031. The director shall enforce this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  180. 27032.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [27031 - 27034] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The director may adopt regulations that are reasonably necessary to carry out this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [27031 - 27034] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27032. The director may adopt such regulations as are reasonably necessary for carrying out this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  181. 27033.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [27031 - 27034] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Regulations adopted by the director should, as far as possible, be similar to and consistent with USDA regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [27031 - 27034] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27033. The regulations which are adopted by the director shall be, insofar as possible, similar to and consistent with regulations which are adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  182. 27034.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [27031 - 27034] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    An enforcing officer may enter and inspect poultry-related places, inspect poultry and containers, and take representative samples for testing.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [27031 - 27034] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27034. An enforcing officer may do all of the following: (a) Enter and inspect any place or conveyance where any poultry or poultry meat is produced, prepared, packed, repacked, cut up, recut, stored, delivered for shipment, loaded, shipped, transported, or sold. (b) Inspect all poultry and poultry meat and any container of poultry or poultry meat which is found at the place or conveyance which is entered and inspected. (c) Take for inspection such representative samples of the poultry or poultry meat and the poultry and poultry meat containers as may be necessary to determine by laboratory analysis or other tests whether or not this chapter has been violated. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  183. 27061.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Limitations [27061- 27061.] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person may not sell poultry meat with added moisture above 4% by weight, unless a higher amount is set by the director’s regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Limitations [27061- 27061.] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27061. It is unlawful for any person to sell poultry meat which contains added moisture in excess of 4 percent by weight, or in excess of any greater amount that may be established by regulations of the director as necessary in good commercial processing techniques consistent with protection of the interests of the consuming public. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  184. 27081.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [27081- 27081.] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Any person must not violate this chapter or any regulation adopted under it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Moisture Content of Poultry Meat [27001 - 27081] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [27081- 27081.] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27081. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter or any regulation which is adopted pursuant to it. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  185. 27201.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27201 - 27203] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The definitions in this article govern how this chapter is read, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27201 - 27203] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27201. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  186. 27202.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27201 - 27203] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Poultry” means domesticated fowl intended for human food, including chickens, game hens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27201 - 27203] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27202. “Poultry” means domesticated fowl that is intended for use for human food. It includes chickens, game hens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 223, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  187. 27203.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27201 - 27203] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    “Poultry meat” means the carcass of poultry or any part of the carcass, but not live poultry or manufactured products where poultry is not the main ingredient.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [27201 - 27203] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 27203. “Poultry meat” means the carcass of poultry or any part of the carcass. It does not include live poultry or manufactured products in which poultry is not the main ingredient. (Added by renumbering Section 27202 by Stats. 1994, Ch. 223, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  188. 27231.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Marks and Labels [27231 - 27232] ( Article 2 repealed and added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 223, Sec. 4. )

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    Before retail sale in California, poultry meat from poultry grown or raised in the state may be marketed with the words “California grown” or similar wording.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Marks and Labels [27231 - 27232] ( Article 2 repealed and added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 223, Sec. 4. ) ## 27231. Before being offered for retail sale in this state, poultry meat of poultry that was grown or raised in this state may be advertised, labeled, described, sold, marked, or otherwise held out, with the words “California grown,” or other similar language indicating that the meat is from California grown or raised poultry. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 223, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  189. 27232.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Marks and Labels [27231 - 27232] ( Article 2 repealed and added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 223, Sec. 4. )

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    Poultry meat and packages from poultry not grown or raised in California must not be marketed as “California grown” or in any way suggesting California origin.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. POULTRY [26401 - 27232] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 6. California Grown Poultry [27201 - 27232] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Marks and Labels [27231 - 27232] ( Article 2 repealed and added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 223, Sec. 4. ) ## 27232. (a) Poultry meat of poultry that was not grown or raised in this state and packages of that meat shall not be advertised, labeled, described, sold, marked, or otherwise held out as “California grown,” or in any way as to imply that the meat is from California grown or raised poultry. (b) It is unlawful for any person to violate this section. (c) A violation of this section constitutes an unfair and unlawful business act or practice under Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code, and a false or misleading statement under Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 223, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  190. 27501.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    The definitions in this article govern how this chapter is read, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27501. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this article shall govern the construction of this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)
  191. 27502.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    “Agent” includes certain listed intermediaries and anyone acting under another person’s express or implied authority.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27502. “Agent” includes bailee, broker, commission merchant, factor, auctioneer, solicitor, consignee, and any other person that is acting upon the express or implied authority of another. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)
  192. 27503.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    “At retail” means a sale or transaction between a retailer and a consumer.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27503. “At retail” means a sale or transaction between a retailer and a consumer. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)
  193. 27503.5.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    A “California egg” means an egg produced in this state.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27503.5. “California egg” means an egg produced in this state. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 283, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  194. 27504.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    “Candling” means examining the inside of eggs using transmitted light.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27504. “Candling” means the examination of the interior of eggs by use of a transmitted light. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)
  195. 27505.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    This section defines “cold storage eggs” as eggs that have been in cold storage for more than 30 days.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27505. “Cold storage eggs” means eggs which have been in cold storage for a period of more than 30 days. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)
  196. 27506.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    This section defines “Committee” as the Shell Egg Advisory Committee.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27506. “Committee” means the Shell Egg Advisory Committee. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)
  197. 27507.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    This section defines “consumer” for eggs.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27507. “Consumer” means any person who purchases eggs for his or her own family use or consumption; or any restaurant, hotel, boardinghouse, bakery, or other institution or concern which purchases eggs for serving to guests or patrons thereof, or for its own use in cooking or baking and not for resale in the shell. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)
  198. 27508.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    “Container” is defined to include boxes, cases, baskets, cartons, sacks, bags, and other devices used to handle eggs.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27508. “Container” means any box, case, basket, carton, sack, bag, or any other device which is used to facilitate the handling of eggs. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)
  199. 27509.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    This section defines “deceptive” for egg containers, loads, or displays that make eggs look better than the eggs hidden inside in a way that materially misrepresents them.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27509. “Deceptive” means any arrangement of the contents of any container, or subcontainer, or of any lot, load, or display, in which the eggs in the outer layer or in any portion exposed to view are in quality, size, condition, or in any other respect so superior to those in the interior or unexposed portion as to materially misrepresent the contents or any part thereof as to size, quality, condition, or any other respects. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)
  200. 27510.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. )

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    This section defines “egg handler” and excludes certain retailer purchasers from the section.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 - 27690] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 4. EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS [27501 - 27690] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Eggs [27501 - 27690] ( Chapter 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [27501 - 27523] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009. ) ## 27510. “Egg handler” means a person engaged in the business of producing, candling, grading, packing, or otherwise preparing shell eggs or pasteurized in-shell eggs for market or who engages in the operation of selling or marketing eggs that he or she has produced, purchased, or acquired from a producer, or which he or she is marketing on behalf of a producer, whether as owner, agent, employee, or otherwise. This section shall not apply to any purchaser who is a retailer and who does not handle eggs in any other capacity, except as a retailer. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 11, Sec. 1. (AB 1414) Effective April 17, 2014.)

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