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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. 17153.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. ANIMALS AT LARGE [16301 - 17153] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Electrified Fences [17150 - 17153] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 873. )

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    Cities and counties may regulate electrified fences, including requiring permits, but they may not allow fences that fail to meet the chapter’s requirements.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 1. ANIMALS AT LARGE [16301 - 17153] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Electrified Fences [17150 - 17153] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 873. ) ## 17153. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to preclude regulation of electrified fences by cities and counties, including, but not limited to, requiring the installation or use of electrified fences under permit, except that such regulation shall not permit the installation or use of electrified fences which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 83.)
  2. 17401.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [17401- 17401.] ( Chapter 1 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 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [17401- 17401.] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17401. The director may make any and all 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.)
  3. 17551.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Violations [17551 - 17553] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person may not mark, brand, alter, or deface certain livestock, or their brands or marks, when acting with intent to steal the animal or stop the true owner from identifying it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Violations [17551 - 17553] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17551. It is unlawful for any person with the intent to steal any bovine animal, horse, colt, jack, jenny, or mule which belongs to another person, or prevent its identification by the true owner to do any of the following: (a) Mark or brand any such animal with any brand or mark except the recorded brand or brand and mark of the owner of the animal. (b) Alter or deface a brand or mark on such an animal. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 938.)
  4. 17552.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Violations [17551 - 17553] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person may not mark, brand, alter, or deface the brand or mark on certain livestock when doing so with intent to steal the animal or prevent the true owner from identifying it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Violations [17551 - 17553] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17552. It is unlawful for any person, with the intent to steal any sheep, goat, hog, shoat, or pig, or prevent its identification by the true owner, to do any of the following: (a) Mark or brand such an animal with any brand or mark except the recorded brand or brand and mark of the owner of the animal. (b) Alter or deface a brand or mark on such an animal. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  5. 17553.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Violations [17551 - 17553] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    It is unlawful for any person to mark a bovine animal by cutting off more than half of its ear.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Violations [17551 - 17553] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17553. It is unlawful for any person to mark any bovine animal by cutting off more than one-half of an ear of the animal. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  6. 17701.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Criminal Penalties [17701 - 17702] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A violation of Section 17551 is punishable by imprisonment under Penal Code Section 1170(h).

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Criminal Penalties [17701 - 17702] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17701. A violation of Section 17551 shall be punished by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 118. (AB 109) Effective April 4, 2011. Operative October 1, 2011, by Sec. 636 of Ch. 15, as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 39, Sec. 68.)
  7. 17702.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Criminal Penalties [17701 - 17702] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A violation of any provision in this part is a misdemeanor, unless Section 17701 provides otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Criminal Penalties [17701 - 17702] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17702. Except as otherwise provided in Section 17701, any violation of any provision of this part is a misdemeanor. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  8. 17951.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Civil Penalties and Remedies [17951 - 17954] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A person who violates this part or its regulations is civilly liable for up to $500 for each violation.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Civil Penalties and Remedies [17951 - 17954] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17951. Any person that violates any provision of this part or the regulations which are issued pursuant to it is liable civilly for a penalty in an amount not to exceed a sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation. Any money which is recovered under this section shall be paid into the Department of Agriculture Fund. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  9. 17952.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Civil Penalties and Remedies [17951 - 17954] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The Attorney General may file a civil penalty action against a person who violates this part, either after a complaint by the director or on the Attorney General’s own initiative if a violation is believed to have occurred.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Civil Penalties and Remedies [17951 - 17954] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17952. 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 has occurred, bring action for civil penalties in the name of the people of this state in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against any person violating any provision of this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  10. 17953.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Civil Penalties and Remedies [17951 - 17954] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The Attorney General may bring an injunction action in superior court against a violator, on the director’s complaint or on the Attorney General’s own initiative. The director does not have to plead lack of an adequate legal remedy or irreparable harm.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Civil Penalties and Remedies [17951 - 17954] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17953. 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 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 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.)
  11. 17954.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Civil Penalties and Remedies [17951 - 17954] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    Money in the Department of Agriculture Fund derived under this chapter may be used to administer and enforce Section 16461 and related provisions of the code.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 2. UNLAWFUL MARKING AND BRANDING [17401 - 17954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Civil Penalties and Remedies [17951 - 17954] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 17954. Any moneys in the Department of Agriculture Fund which were derived under any of the provisions of this chapter may be expended for the administration and enforcement of any of the provisions of this code stated in Section 16461, notwithstanding any other provision of law which limits the expenditure of any such money to some specific purpose or to the administration or enforcement of some specific section of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 13.)
  12. 18.

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

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    If a person selling a commodity is shown to possess it, that fact creates a rebuttable presumption that the commodity is for sale.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18. In all matters which arise under this code, proof of the fact of possession by any person engaged in the sale of a commodity establishes a rebuttable presumption that the commodity is for sale. This presumption is a presumption affecting the burden of producing evidence. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 262.)
  13. 18201.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [18201 - 18221] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Investigation [18201 - 18203] ( Article 1 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 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [18201 - 18221] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Investigation [18201 - 18203] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18201. The director may make any and all 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.)
  14. 18203.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [18201 - 18221] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Investigation [18201 - 18203] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The department has the Bureau of Meat and Poultry Inspection.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [18201 - 18221] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Investigation [18201 - 18203] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18203. There is in the department the Bureau of Meat and Poultry Inspection. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 56, Sec. 54.)
  15. 18221.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [18201 - 18221] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Civil Remedies [18221- 18221.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    The Attorney General may bring an injunction action against a person who is violating this part or a regulation issued under it, based on a complaint from the director or on the Attorney General’s own initiative if the evidence suggests a violation. The director does not have to allege lack of an adequate legal remedy or irreparable harm.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [18201 - 18221] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Civil Remedies [18221- 18221.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18221. 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 to have 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 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.)
  16. 18351.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [18351 - 18353] ( 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 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [18351 - 18353] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18351. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  17. 18352.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [18351 - 18353] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “packer” as a person engaged in buying livestock for slaughter, or in making meat, meat food products, or livestock products for sale or shipment in commerce.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [18351 - 18353] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18352. “Packer” means any person that is engaged in any of the following businesses: (a) Buying livestock in commerce for purposes of slaughter. (b) Manufacturing or preparing any meat or meat food product for sale or shipment in commerce. (c) Manufacturing or preparing any livestock product for sale or shipment in commerce. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  18. 18353.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [18351 - 18353] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section defines “stockyard.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [18351 - 18353] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18353. “Stockyard” means any place, establishment, or facility commonly known as stockyards, conducted, or operated for compensation or profit as a public market, consisting of pens, or other inclosures, and their appurtenances, in which live cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats, are received, held, or kept for sale or shipment in commerce. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  19. 18381.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ownership Against Public Policy [18381 - 18382] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A packer must not own or control any interest in a stockyard, including indirect control through agents, employees, or stock ownership.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ownership Against Public Policy [18381 - 18382] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18381. No packer shall own or control, directly or indirectly, through stock ownership or control or otherwise, by himself or through his agents or employees, any interest in a stockyard. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  20. 18382.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ownership Against Public Policy [18381 - 18382] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    This section declares certain ownership or control to be contrary to public policy because it tends to create a monopoly and interfere with trade and commerce.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Packers and Stockyards [18351 - 18382] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ownership Against Public Policy [18381 - 18382] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18382. Such ownership or control is hereby declared to be contrary to public policy, as tending to create a monopoly and to interfere with trade and commerce. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  21. 18501.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Warranties [18501 - 18502] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    A mere sale of livestock does not imply a warranty for any particular purpose unless there is an express warranty.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Warranties [18501 - 18502] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18501. In the absence of an express warranty, the mere sale of livestock shall not be construed to imply a warranty of such livestock for any particular purpose. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  22. 18502.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Warranties [18501 - 18502] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. )

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    If livestock is sold for slaughter, no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantable quality is implied unless there is an express warranty.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Warranties [18501 - 18502] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 18502. In the absence of any express warranty, the sale of livestock for slaughter, whether the slaughter will be immediate or otherwise, shall not imply a warranty of fitness for any particular purpose or warranty of merchantable quality, notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions (1), (2), and (5) of Section 1735 of the Civil Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  23. 18650.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This chapter is named the California Meat and Poultry Inspection Act.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18650. This chapter shall be known as the California Meat and Poultry Inspection Act. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  24. 18651.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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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 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18651. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  25. 18652.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    “Adulterated” means a livestock product or poultry product that violates Article 4 of this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18652. “Adulterated” means any livestock product or poultry product which is in violation of Article 4 (commencing with Section 18751) of this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  26. 18653.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “animal food manufacturer” as a person engaged in preparing animal food made wholly or partly from livestock or poultry carcasses, or parts or products of those carcasses.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18653. “Animal food manufacturer” means any person that is engaged in the business of preparing any animal food which is derived wholly or in part from any livestock or poultry carcass or any part or product of any such carcass. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  27. 18654.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “broker” for meat and poultry inspection law.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18654. “Broker” means any person that is engaged in the business of buying or selling any livestock product or poultry product on commission, or otherwise negotiating any purchase or sale of any livestock product or poultry product, other than for his own account or as an employee of another person. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  28. 18655.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “capable of use as human food” for livestock or poultry carcasses and their parts or products, with exceptions for items denatured or identified as required by the director, or naturally inedible by humans.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18655. “Capable of use as human food” means any livestock or poultry carcass, or any part or product of any such carcass, unless it is denatured or otherwise identified as required by the director to prevent its use as human food, or is naturally inedible by humans. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  29. 18656.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “container” or “package” to include boxes, cans, tins, cloth, plastic, and other receptacles, wrappers, or covers.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18656. “Container” or “package” means any box, can, tin, cloth, plastic, or other receptacle, wrapper, or cover. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  30. 18657.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “Federal acts” as the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18657. “Federal acts” means the Federal Meat Inspection Act and Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  31. 18658.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18658. “Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act” means the act so entitled, approved June 25, 1938 (52 Stat. 1040; 21 U.S.C., Sec. 301 et seq.), and acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  32. 18659.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “Federal Meat Inspection Act.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18659. “Federal Meat Inspection Act” means the act so entitled approved March 4, 1907 (34 Stat. 1260; 21 U.S.C., Sec. 71 et seq.), as amended by the Wholesome Meat Act (81 Stat. 584; 21 U.S.C., Sec. 601 et seq.). (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  33. 18660.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18660. “Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act” means the act so entitled approved August 28, 1957 (71 Stat. 441; 21 U.S.C., Sec. 451 et seq.), as amended by the Wholesome Poultry Products Act (82 Stat. 791; 21 U.S.C., Sec. 451 et seq. ). (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  34. 18661.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “inspector” as a department employee authorized to perform inspection functions under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18661. “Inspector” means an employee of the department authorized to perform any inspection function under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  35. 18662.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “label” as written, printed, or graphic matter on an article or its immediate container, and excludes package liners.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18662. “Label” means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon any article or the immediate container of any article. It does not, however, include package liners. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  36. 18663.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “livestock” to include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and horses, mules, or other equine animals, whether live or dead.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18663. “Livestock” means any cattle, sheep, swine, goat, or any horse, mule or other equine, whether live or dead. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  37. 18664.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “livestock product” as a carcass, part of a carcass, meat, or meat food product of any livestock.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18664. “Livestock product” means any carcass, part of a carcass, meat, or meat food product of any livestock. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  38. 18665.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “meat food product” and lets the director exempt some low-meat products from that definition under prescribed conditions.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18665. “Meat food product” means any product which is capable of use as human food that is made wholly or in part from any meat or other portion of the carcass of any cattle, sheep, swine, or goat. The director may exempt from this definition any product which contains meat or any other portion of such a carcass only in a relatively small proportion which is found by the director not to be a product of the meat food industry for the purposes of this chapter, under such conditions as he may prescribe to assure that the meat or other portion of such carcass which is contained in such product is not adulterated and that such product is not represented as a meat food product. The term meat food product, as applied to any food product of any equine, has the same meaning as is provided in this paragraph with respect to meat food products of cattle, sheep, swine, and goats. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  39. 18666.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    “Misbranded” includes any livestock product or poultry product that violates Article 5 of this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18666. “Misbranded” means any livestock product or poultry product which is in violation of Article 5 (commencing with Section 18781) of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  40. 18667.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “official certificate” as a certificate prescribed by the director’s regulations for issuance by an inspector or another person performing official functions under the chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18667. “Official certificate” means any certificate which is prescribed by regulations of the director for issuance by an inspector or other person performing official functions under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  41. 18668.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    An “official device” is a device prescribed or authorized by the director to apply an official mark.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18668. “Official device” means any device which is prescribed or authorized by the director for use in applying any official mark. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  42. 18669.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “official establishment” as a place where inspection of slaughter or preparation of livestock or poultry products is maintained under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18669. “Official establishment” means any establishment at which inspection of the slaughter of livestock or poultry, or the preparation of any livestock product or poultry product, is maintained under the authority of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  43. 18670.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “official inspection legend” as a symbol prescribed by the director showing an article was inspected and passed under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18670. “Official inspection legend” means any symbol which is prescribed by the director that shows that an article was inspected and passed in accordance with this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  44. 18671.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section defines “official mark” as the official inspection legend or another symbol prescribed by the director to show the status of an article, livestock, or poultry under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18671. “Offical mark” means the official inspection legend or any other symbol which is prescribed by the director to identify the status of any article or livestock or poultry under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  45. 18672.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    “Person” includes individuals, business entities, and their officers, agents, and employees.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18672. “Person” includes any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, or other business unit, and any officer, agent, or employee thereof. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 128. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  46. 18673.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section says four terms have the same meanings as under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18673. “Pesticide chemical,” “food additive,” “color additive,” and “raw agricultural commodity” shall have the same meanings as under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  47. 18674.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    “Prepared” means slaughtered, canned, salted, stuffed, rendered, boned, cut up, or otherwise manufactured or processed.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18674. “Prepared” means slaughtered, canned, salted, stuffed, rendered, boned, cut up, or otherwise manufactured or processed. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  48. 18675.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    “Poultry” means any domesticated bird, whether live or dead.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18675. “Poultry” means any domesticated bird, whether live or dead. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  49. 18676.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    “Poultry product” is defined, and the director may exempt some low-poultry-ingredient products from that definition.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18676. “Poultry product” means any poultry carcass, any part of a poultry carcass, or any product which is made wholly or in part from any poultry carcass or any part of a poultry carcass. The director may exempt from this definition any product which contains any poultry ingredient only in a relatively small proportion which is found by him not to be a product of the poultry food industry for the purposes of this chapter, under such condition as he may prescribe to assure that the poultry ingredient in such product is not adulterated and that such product is not represented as a poultry product. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  50. 18677.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    “Renderer” means a person engaged in rendering livestock or poultry carcasses, or parts or products of those carcasses, except when the rendering is done under inspection or exemption under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18650 - 18677] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18677. “Renderer” means any person that is engaged in the business of rendering any livestock or poultry carcass, or any part or product of such a carcass, except rendering conducted under inspection or exemption under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  51. 18691.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section says meat and poultry products should be kept wholesome, properly labeled, and packaged to protect consumers.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18691. Meat, meat food products, poultry, and poultry products are an important source of the nation’s total supply of food. It is essential in the public interest that the health and welfare of consumers be protected by assuring that meat, meat food products, slaughtered poultry, and poultry products, distributed to them are wholesome, not adulterated, and properly marked, labeled, and packaged. Unwholesome, adulterated, or misbranded meat, meat food products, poultry, or poultry products, are injurious to the public welfare, destroy markets for wholesome, not adulterated and properly labeled and packaged meat, meat food products, poultry, and poultry products, and result in sundry losses to livestock and poultry producers and processors of meat, meat food products, poultry, and poultry products, as well as injury to consumers. Unwholesome, adulterated, mislabeled, or deceptive packaged articles can be sold at lower prices and compete unfairly with wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged articles, to the detriment of consumers and the public generally. It is hereby found that regulation by the director and cooperation by this state and the United States as contemplated by this chapter are appropriate to protect the health and welfare of consumers and otherwise effectuate the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  52. 18692.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This section says the chapter’s inspection program should meet standards at least as strict as the federal meat and poultry inspection laws, and the director must administer the chapter to achieve that purpose.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18692. It is the objective of this chapter to provide for meat and poultry products inspection programs that will impose and enforce requirements with respect to intrastate operations and commerce that are at least equal to those imposed and enforced under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act with respect to operations and transactions in interstate commerce. The director shall administer this chapter so as to accomplish this purpose. The Department of Agriculture is designated as the appropriate state agency to cooperate with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States in administration this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  53. 18693.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Regulations adopted under this chapter must align as closely as possible with USDA inspection-related standards, and they may not be less restrictive than state statutory requirements.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18693. The regulations which are adopted pursuant to this chapter shall conform, so far as possible, to the rules, regulations, and standards of the United States Department of Agriculture which govern the inspection, preparation, and processing of livestock and livestock products and poultry and poultry products. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the director may adopt, by regulation, standards and requirements equal to those of the federal acts, 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 the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States to enforce such standards and requirements in this state. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  54. 18694.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    This chapter applies to federally regulated persons, establishments, animals, and articles only to the extent federal law provides, and federal-act exemptions apply unless they conflict with this division or the cited Health and Safety Code chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18694. This chapter applies to any person, establishment, animal, or article regulated under the federal acts only to the extent provided for in the federal acts. The exemptions provided in the federal acts are, however, applicable to this chapter insofar as they are not contrary to this division and Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 113025) of Part 6 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 56. Effective September 29, 1996.)
  55. 18695.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    If meat or poultry slaughtering, preparation, or processing happens in a state-inspected establishment during overtime or legal holidays, the owner or operator must arrange with the department to cover the extra inspection costs.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18695. If slaughtering or carcass preparation or processing of any meat, meat products, poultry, or poultry product 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 inspection work during the overtime periods. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  56. 18696.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may work with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, accept federal assistance, and use state funds appropriated for administering this chapter to cover the state’s share of the cooperative program’s estimated cost.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18696. The director may cooperate with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States in administration of this chapter to effectuate the purposes stated in Sections 18691 and 18692, accept federal assistance for that purpose and spend public funds of this state appropriated for administration of this chapter to pay the state’s proportionate share of the estimated total cost of the cooperative program. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  57. 18697.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may recommend department officials or employees for appointment to advisory committees and may serve as the Governor’s representative to consult with the Secretary of Agriculture.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18691 - 18697] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18697. The director may do all of the following: (a) Recommend to the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States for appointment to the advisory committees provided for in the federal acts, such officials or employees of the department as the director shall designate. (b) Serve as the representative of the Governor for consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  58. 18721.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director must require inspections, quarantine, segregation, and reinspections for livestock and poultry slaughter or product preparation at establishments in the state, subject to stated exemptions.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18721. To accomplish the purposes of Article 2 (commencing with Section 18691) of this chapter, the director shall require ante mortem and post mortem inspections, quarantine, segregation, and reinspections with respect to the slaughter of any livestock or poultry, or the preparation of any livestock product or poultry product at every establishment in this state, except an establishment which is exempted by him under Section 18811, at which livestock or poultry are slaughtered, or any livestock product or poultry product, is prepared for human food solely for distribution in intrastate commerce. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  59. 18722.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director must require identification, marking, and labeling of livestock and poultry products for inspection, using the specified California labels based on whether the product is adulterated.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18722. The director shall require the identification of livestock and poultry for inspection purposes, and the marking and labeling of any livestock product or poultry product or its containers, or both, as either: (a) “California Inspected and Passed,” if the product is found upon inspection to be not adulterated. (b) “California Inspected and Condemned,” if the product is found upon inspection to be adulterated. The destruction for food purposes of any product condemned under this subdivision shall be under the supervision of an inspector. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  60. 18723.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director must block certain livestock and poultry products from official establishments and may further restrict entry as needed to carry out the chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18723. The director shall prohibit the entry into official establishments of any livestock product or poultry product which was not prepared under federal inspection or inspection pursuant to this chapter and further limit the entry of any such product or other materials into such establishments under such conditions as he deems neccessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  61. 18724.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director must require labeling information and approval for livestock or poultry products leaving official establishments.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18724. The director shall require that when any livestock product or poultry product leaves official establishments it shall bear directly thereon or on its containers, or both, as he may require, all information required under Article 5 (commencing with Section 18781) and require approval of all labeling and containers to be used for such product when it is sold or transported in intrastate commerce to assure that the product and the labeling and containers comply with the requirements of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  62. 18725.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director must inspect sanitary conditions at covered establishments and must stop or refuse inspection service at establishments with sanitary conditions that would adulterate livestock or poultry products. Covered establishments may not operate without inspection.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18725. The director shall investigate the sanitary conditions of each establishment required to have inspection under Section 18721 and shall withdraw or otherwise refuse to provide inspection service at any establishment where the sanitary conditions are such as to render adulterated any livestock product or poultry product which is prepared or handled at the establishment. No such establishment shall be operated without inspection. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  63. 18726.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director must prescribe sanitation requirements for establishments that must be inspected under Section 18721.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18726. The director shall prescribe sanitation requirements for all establishments required to have inspection under Section 18721. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  64. 18727.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may require certain intrastate livestock and poultry businesses to keep records, disclose transactions, and allow inspection and sampling.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18727. The director shall require the following classes of persons to keep such records and for such periods as he may specify, to fully and correctly disclose all transactions involved in their business, and afford to the director and his representatives, access to such places of business, and opportunity, at all reasonable times, to examine the facilities, inventory and such records, to copy the records, and to take reasonable samples of the inventory: (a) Any person that engages in intrastate commerce in the business of slaughtering any livestock or poultry, or preparing, freezing, packaging or labeling, buying or selling (as brokers, wholesalers or otherwise), transporting, or storing any livestock product or poultry product which is intended for human or animal food. (b) Any person that engages in intrastate commerce in the business of rendering or in the buying, selling, or transporting of any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry, or any part of the carcass of any such animal (including poultry) that died otherwise than by slaughter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  65. 18728.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may refuse inspection service to an establishment that does not destroy condemned product as required by Section 18722 and related regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18728. The director may refuse to provide inspection service to any establishment that fails to destroy any condemned product as required pursuant to Section 18722 and any regulation promulgated thereunder. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  66. 18729.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may refuse inspection service for an establishment if a cause listed in the referenced federal meat or poultry inspection laws applies.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18729. The director may refuse to provide inspection service under this chapter with respect to any establishment for any cause specified in Section 401 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C., Sec. 671) or Section 18 of the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C., Sec. 467). (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  67. 18730.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may order labeling or containers withheld from use if they are false, misleading, or misleading in size or form.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18730. The director may order any labeling or container to be withheld from use if he determines that the labeling is false or misleading or the container is of a misleading size or form. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  68. 18731.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may set labeling type size and style, and may prescribe related identity, composition, and container-fill standards, if consistent with federal standards and appropriate for public protection after consulting the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18731. The director may prescribe the size and style of any type which is to be used for labeling information required pursuant to this chapter, and definitions and standards of identity or composition or standards of fill of container, consistent with federal standards, when he deems such action appropriate for the protection of the public and after consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  69. 18732.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may set storage and handling conditions for certain livestock and poultry products in intrastate commerce, including vehicle cleanliness and inspection requirements.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18732. The director may prescribe conditions of storage and handling of any livestock product or poultry product by any person engaged in the business of buying, selling, freezing, storing, or transporting such livestock or poultry product in intrastate commerce to assure that it will not be adulterated or misbranded when delivered to the consumer, including requirements that any vehicle used by any establishment which operates under state inspection for transporting any dressed carcass of any animal, including any poultry, intended for human consumption, any part of any such carcass, meat, meat food product, or poultry product inspected and marked pursuant to this chapter shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be regularly inspected by an inspector stationed at the establishment. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  70. 18733.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Equines must be slaughtered and prepared in separate establishments from any establishment handling other livestock or products from other livestock.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18733. Equines shall be slaughtered and prepared in establishments separate from any establishment where any other livestock is slaughtered or any product of any other livestock is prepared. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  71. 18734.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Certain intrastate livestock and poultry businesses must register with the director and provide their name, business addresses, and trade names.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18734. Every person that is engaged in business in intrastate commerce as a broker, renderer, animal food manufacturer, or wholesaler or public warehouseman of any livestock product or poultry product, or engaged in the business of buying, selling, or transporting in intrastate commerce, any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry or any part of the carcass of any such animal, including any poultry, that died otherwise than by slaughter shall register with the director his name, the address of each place of business, and all trade names under which he conducts such business. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  72. 18735.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may adopt federal rules and regulations, with changes the director considers appropriate, and may issue other regulations needed to carry out this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18735. The director may adopt, by reference or otherwise, such provisions of the rules and regulations under the federal acts, with such changes therein as he deems appropriate to make them applicable to operations and transactions subject to this chapter, which shall have the same force and effect as if promulgated under this chapter, and promulgate such other regulations as he deems necessary for the efficient execution of the provisions of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  73. 18736.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may appoint inspectors and other personnel and set their duties when needed to carry out this chapter efficiently.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18736. The director may appoint and prescribe the duties of such inspectors and other personnel as he deems necessary for the efficient execution of the provisions of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  74. 18737.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    An inspection of a product in a container at an official establishment is not considered complete until the product is sealed or enclosed in the container under an inspector’s supervision.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18737. No inspection of any product placed in any container at any official establishment shall be deemed to be complete until the product is sealed or enclosed in the container under the supervision of an inspector. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  75. 18738.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Inspectors authorized by the director may enter all parts of covered establishments at any time, day or night, while carrying out required inspections.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inspections and Regulations [18721 - 18738] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18738. For purposes of any inspection of any product required by this chapter, any inspector authorized by the director shall have access at all times, by day or night, to every part of every establishment required to have inspection under this chapter, whether the establishment is operating or not. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  76. 18751.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it contains a poisonous or harmful substance that may make it injurious to health.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18751. A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health, but in case the substance is not an added substance, such livestock or poultry product shall not be considered adulterated if the quantity of such substance in or on such article does not ordinarily render it injurious to health. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  77. 18752.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it contains certain harmful substances or unsafe pesticide, food, or color additives, and it is also adulterated when the director prohibits use of those additives in official establishments.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18752. A livestock or poultry product is adulterated in each of the following cases: (a) It bears or contains, by reason of administration of any substance to the livestock or poultry or otherwise any added poisonous or added deleterious substance, other than one which is: (1) a pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity; (2) a food additive; or (3) a color additive; which may, in the judgment of the director, make such livestock or poultry product unfit for human food. (b) It is, in whole or in part, a raw agricultural commodity and such commodity bears or contains any pesticide chemical which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C., Sec. 346a). (c) It bears or contains any food additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C., Sec. 348). (d) It bears or contains any color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 706 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C., Sec. 376). A livestock or poultry product which is not otherwise deemed adulterated pursuant to subdivision (b), (c), or (d) shall nevertheless be deemed adulterated if use of the pesticide chemical, food additive, or color additive in, or on, such livestock or poultry product is prohibited by the director in official establishments. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  78. 18753.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it contains filthy, putrid, or decomposed matter, or is otherwise unsound, unhealthful, unwholesome, or unfit for human food.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18753. A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it consists, in whole or in part, of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or is for any other reason unsound, unhealthful, unwholesome, or otherwise unfit for human food. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  79. 18754.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it is prepared, packed, or held in unsanitary conditions that may contaminate it with filth or make it injurious to health.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18754. A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it has been prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions by which it may have become contaminated with filth, or been rendered injurious to health. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  80. 18755.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it comes from an animal, including poultry, that died other than by slaughter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18755. A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it is, in whole or in part, the product of an animal, including any poultry, which has died otherwise than by slaughter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  81. 18756.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if its container contains any poisonous or harmful substance that may make the product injurious to health.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18756. A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents of the livestock or poultry product injurious to health. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  82. 18757.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it was intentionally exposed to radiation, unless that radiation use followed a regulation or exemption under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18757. A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it has been intentionally subjected to radiation, unless the use of the radiation was in conformity with a regulation or exemption in effect pursuant to Section 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C., Sec. 348). (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  83. 18758.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if a valuable constituent is omitted or replaced, damage or inferiority is concealed, or certain added material changes its bulk, weight, quality, strength, or apparent value.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18758. A livestock or poultry product is adulterated in each of the following cases: (a) Any valuable constituent has been in whole or in part omitted or abstracted from the livestock or poultry product. (b) Any substance has been substituted, wholly or in part, for any valuable constituent. (c) Damage or inferiority has been concealed in any manner. (d) Any substance has been added to the livestock or poultry product, or mixed or packed with it, so as to increase its bulk or weight, or reduce its quality or strength, or make it appear of a better value than it is. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  84. 18759.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it is margarine with animal fat and any ingredient used in it was filthy, putrid, or decomposed.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adulteration [18751 - 18759] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18759. A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it is margarine containing animal fat and any of the raw material used in it consisted, in whole or in part, of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  85. 18781.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, it is sold under another food’s name, it imitates another food without the required imitation labeling, or its container is misleading.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18781. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded in each of the following cases: (a) Its labeling is false or misleading in any particular. (b) It is offered for sale under the name of another food. (c) It is an imitation of another food, unless its label bears, in type of uniform size and prominence, the word “imitation” and immediately thereafter, the name of the food imitated. (d) Its container is so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  86. 18782.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Livestock or poultry products must have labels showing the producer or distributor’s name and place of business and the product quantity; the director may allow some reasonable variations and exemptions.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18782. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded unless it bears a label showing all of the following: (a) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. (b) An accurate statement of the quantity of the product in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count. The director may permit reasonable variations, exemptions as to small packages and exemptions as to any livestock product not in a container, that conforms to the purposes of this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  87. 18783.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if required label information is not placed prominently and clearly enough to be read and understood by an ordinary buyer.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18783. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if any word, statement, or other information required by, or under authority of, this chapter to appear on the label or other labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness, as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling, and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  88. 18784.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is misbranded unless it matches the prescribed standard and label requirements.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18784. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it purports to be, or is represented, as a food for which a definition and standard of identity or composition has been prescribed by the regulations of the director under Section 18731 unless it conforms to such definition and standard, and its label bears the name of the food specified in the definition and standard and, insofar as may be required by such regulations, the common names of optional ingredients, other than spices, flavoring, and coloring, present in such food. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  89. 18785.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it is represented as a food with a required fill standard and falls below that standard, unless its label states that it is below the standard in the form required by regulation.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18785. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it purports to be, or is represented as, a food for which a standard or standards of fill of container have been prescribed by regulations of the director under this chapter, and it falls below the standard of fill of container applicable thereto, unless its label bears, in such manner and form as such regulations specify, a statement that it falls below such standard. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  90. 18786.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is misbranded unless its label uses the common or usual name of the food and, if there are multiple ingredients, each ingredient.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18786. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it is not subject to the provisions of Section 18784, unless its label bears the common or usual name of the food, if any, and in case it consists of two or more ingredients, the common or usual name of each such ingredient. The director may, however, permit spices, flavorings, and colorings to be designated as spices, flavorings, and colorings without naming each, and to the extent that compliance with the requirements of Section 18784 are impracticable, or results in deception or unfair competition, by granting exemptions that conform to the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  91. 18787.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it claims special dietary uses unless its label includes the information the director says is needed about its vitamin, mineral, and other dietary properties.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18787. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it purports to be, or is represented to be, for special dietary uses, unless its label bears such information concerning its vitamin, mineral, and other dietary properties as the director, after consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, determines is necessary to fully inform purchasers as to its value for such uses. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  92. 18788.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it contains artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or a chemical preservative unless the label says so.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18788. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it bears or contains any artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservative, unless it is so indicated on the label. To the extent that compliance with the requirements of this section is impracticable, the director may establish exemptions that conform to the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  93. 18789.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it does not show the required official inspection legend and establishment number on the product and its container, as the director prescribes.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Misbranding [18781 - 18789] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18789. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it fails to bear, directly upon the livestock or poultry product and on its container, as the director may prescribe, the official inspection legend and establishment number of the establishment where the product was prepared. The director may require such other information as he deems necessary to assure that the product will not have false or misleading labeling and that the public will be informed of the manner of handling required to maintain the livestock or poultry product in a wholesome condition. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  94. 18811.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Exemptions [18811 - 18814] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may exempt a person’s operations from inspection or other chapter requirements if those operations would be exempt under the matching federal meat or poultry inspection rules.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Exemptions [18811 - 18814] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18811. For the purposes of Article 2 (commencing with Section 18691) of this chapter, the director may exempt the operations of any person from inspection or other requirements of this chapter to the extent such operations would be exempt from the corresponding requirements under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act if they were conducted in interstate commerce or if the state were designated as one in which the federal requirements apply to intrastate commerce by the federal acts. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  95. 18812.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Exemptions [18811 - 18814] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director must exempt certain home-raised livestock or poultry slaughtering and preparation from inspection, and may exempt other operations if that better serves the chapter’s purposes and complies with federal meat and poultry inspection laws.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Exemptions [18811 - 18814] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18812. The director shall exempt from inspection the slaughtering and preparation by any person of any livestock or poultry of his own raising, exclusively for use by him, members of his household, his nonpaying guests, or employees, and may exempt any other operation which the director determines would best be exempted to further the purposes of this chapter, to the extent such exemption conforms to the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act and the regulations thereunder. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  96. 18813.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Exemptions [18811 - 18814] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may not provide inspection at certain slaughter or preparation establishments for products not intended for human food, and such products must be denatured or otherwise identified before sale or intrastate transport unless naturally inedible by humans.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Exemptions [18811 - 18814] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18813. The director shall not provide inspection under this chapter at any establishment for the slaughter of livestock or poultry or the preparation of any livestock product or poultry product that is not intended for use as human food. The product, unless naturally inedible by humans, shall be denatured or otherwise identified as prescribed by the director, prior to being offered for sale or transportation in intrastate commerce, to prevent its use as human food, and shall be in compliance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 19200) of this part and Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 113025) of Part 6 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 57. Effective September 29, 1996.)
  97. 18814.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Exemptions [18811 - 18814] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Retail stores are subject to this chapter only as far as applicable federal meat and poultry rules apply, and they may not prepare certain livestock or poultry products by curing, drying, smoking, rendering, or cooking swine products.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Exemptions [18811 - 18814] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18814. (a) This chapter shall apply to a retail store only to the same extent as the federal acts and regulations issued thereunder are applicable to retail stores, except as provided in subdivision (b). (b) No livestock product or poultry product shall be prepared at any such retail store by curing, drying, smoking, or rendering, nor any livestock product of swine by cooking. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  98. 18841.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person must not slaughter livestock or poultry, or prepare certain livestock or poultry products, at an establishment used solely for intrastate commerce unless the conduct complies with this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18841. It is unlawful for any person to slaughter any livestock or poultry, or prepare any livestock or poultry product which is capable of use as human food, at any establishment preparing such article solely for intrastate commerce, except in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  99. 18842.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    In intrastate commerce, a person must not sell, transport, offer, or receive certain meat or poultry items unless they have been inspected and passed, and it also bars handling adulterated or misbranded covered food animals or products.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18842. It is unlawful for any person to sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in intrastate commerce, any article required to be inspected under this chapter, unless such article has been inspected and passed, or any livestock, poultry, livestock product, or poultry product which is capable of use as human food, which is adulterated or misbranded at the time of such sale, transportation, offer for sale or transportation, or receipt for transportation. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  100. 18843.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person must not take any action affecting livestock, poultry, or related products for human food if the action is done during intrastate transport or while the goods are held for sale after transport and is meant to, or actually does, adulterate or misbrand them.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18843. It is unlawful for any person to do, with respect to any livestock, poultry, livestock product, or poultry product which is capable of use as human food, any act while it is being transported in intrastate commerce or held for sale after such transportation, which is intended to cause, or has the effect of causing, it to be adulterated or misbranded. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  101. 18844.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person must not sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, slaughtered poultry that has not had the blood, feathers, feet, head, or viscera removed as required by this chapter and its regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18844. It is unlawful for any person to sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in intrastate commerce, or from an official establishment, any slaughtered poultry from which the blood, feathers, feet, head, or viscera have not been removed in accordance with this chapter and regulations promulgated under this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  102. 18845.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Any person must not violate regulations the director issues under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18845. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of the regulations promulgated by the director under this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  103. 18846.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Certain people may not make devices, labels, or certificates that contain or simulate an official mark, unless the director authorizes it.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18846. It is unlawful for any brand manufacturer, printer, or other person to cast, print, lithograph, or otherwise make any device containing any official mark or simulation thereof, or any label bearing any such mark or simulation, or any form of official certificate or simulation thereof, except as authorized by the director under such conditions as he may prescribe to assure the accomplishments of the purposes of this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  104. 18847.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    It is unlawful for any person to forge, misuse, alter, possess, falsely certify, or falsely represent official inspection devices, marks, certificates, or inspection status.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18847. It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following: (a) Forge any official device, mark, or certificate. (b) Without authorization from the director to use any official device, mark, or certificate, or simulation thereof, or alter, detach, deface, or destroy any official device, mark, or certificate. (c) Contrary to the regulations of the director, fail to use, or to detach, deface, or destroy any official device, mark, or certificate. (d) Knowingly possess, without promptly notifying the director or his representative, any official device or any counterfeit, simulated, forged, or improperly altered official certificate, or any device or label, or any carcass of any animal, including any poultry, or part or product thereof, bearing any counterfeit, simulated, forged, or improperly altered official mark. (e) Knowingly make any false statement in any shipper’s certificate or other nonofficial or official certificate provided for in the regulations of the director. (f) Knowingly represent that any article has been inspected and passed, or exempted, under this chapter when, in fact, it has, respectively, not been so inspected and passed, or exempted. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  105. 18848.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person must not sell certain meat or poultry products in the state unless they bear the required “inspected and passed” inspection stamp.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18848. It is unlawful for any person to sell any dressed carcass of any livestock or poultry which is intended for food purposes, or any prepared meat or meat food product or poultry product within the state unless it bears the “inspected and passed” stamp of federal inspection or state inspection applied at the establishment where the animal was slaughtered and at the establishment where the meat or meat food product, or poultry or poultry product was prepared or manufactured. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  106. 18849.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person may not sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in intrastate commerce, horse, mule, or other equine carcasses or related meat products unless they are properly marked or labeled and comply with the specified code chapters.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18849. It is unlawful for any person to sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in intrastate commerce, any carcass of any horse, mule, or other equine, or any part of the carcass, or any meat or meat food product thereof, unless it is plainly and conspicuously marked, labeled, or otherwise identified as required by regulations of the director to indicate the animal from which it was derived, and is in compliance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 19200) of this part and Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 113025) of Part 6 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 58. Effective September 29, 1996.)
  107. 18850.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person may not buy, sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation in intrastate commerce any livestock or poultry product not intended as human food unless it is denatured or otherwise identified as required, naturally inedible by humans, and compliant with the cited chapters.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18850. It is unlawful for any person to buy, sell, transport, or offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in intrastate commerce, any livestock product or poultry product that is not intended for use as human food, unless it is denatured or otherwise identified as required by the regulations of the director or is naturally inedible by humans, and is in compliance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 19200) of this part and Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 113025) of Part 6 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 59. Effective September 29, 1996.)
  108. 18851.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person in this business may not buy, sell, transport, offer, or receive certain dead or diseased animals or their products in intrastate commerce unless the transaction follows the director’s regulations and the listed code chapters.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18851. It is unlawful for any person engaged in the business of buying, selling, or transporting, in intrastate commerce, dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animals, or any parts of the carcasses of any animals that died otherwise than by slaughter to buy, sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in intrastate commerce, any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry, or any products of the animal that died otherwise than by slaughter, unless the transaction or transportation, is made in accordance with any regulations the director may prescribe to assure that the animal, or the part or product thereof, will be prevented from being used for human food purposes, and is in compliance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 19200) of this part and Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 113025) of Part 6 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 60. Effective September 29, 1996.)
  109. 18852.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    It is unlawful for any person to give, pay, or offer money or anything of value to certain state officers or employees to influence how they perform their duties.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18852. It is unlawful for any person to give, pay, or offer, directly or indirectly, to any officer or employee of this state authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this chapter or by the regulations of the director, any money or other thing of value, with intent to influence such officer or employee in the discharge of any such duty. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  110. 18853.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    State officers or employees who perform duties under this chapter must not accept money, gifts, or other things of value in connection with their official action.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18853. It is unlawful for any officer or employee of this state authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this chapter to accept any money, gift, or other thing of value from any person, given with intent to influence his official action, or to receive or accept from any person engaged in intrastate commerce in meat food products or poultry products any gift, money, or other thing of value given with any purpose or intent whatsoever. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  111. 18854.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person must not forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with anyone performing official duties under this chapter, or because of those duties.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18854. It is unlawful for any person to forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with any person while engaged in or on account of the performance of his official duties under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  112. 18855.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person must not refuse to attend, testify, answer lawful questions, or produce available documents when required by the director’s subpoena or other lawful requirement.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18855. It is unlawful for any person to neglect or refuse to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry, or to produce documentary evidence, if such evidence is available to him, in obedience to the subpoena or lawful requirement of the director. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  113. 18856.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    It is unlawful to make false entries or statements, falsify records or evidence, fail to keep accurate entries, or refuse to provide documentary evidence for inspection and copying under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18856. It is unlawful for any person to willfully make, or cause to be made, any false entry or statement of fact in any report required to be made under this chapter or to willfully make, or cause to be made, any false entry in any account, record, or memorandum kept by any person subject to this chapter or to willfully neglect or fail to make, or to cause to be made, full, true, and correct entries in such accounts, records, or memoranda, of all facts and transactions appertaining to the business of such person. It is unlawful to willfully remove from the jurisdiction of this state, or willfully mutilate, alter, or by any other means falsify any documentary evidence of any person subject to this chapter or to willfully refuse to submit to the director or to any of his authorized agents, for the purpose of inspection and taking copies, any documentary evidence of any person subject to this chapter, which is in his possession or within his control. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  114. 18857.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person who must file an annual or special report under this chapter must file it by the deadline set by the director.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Violations [18841 - 18857] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18857. It is unlawful for any person required by this chapter to file any annual or special report to fail so to do within the time fixed by the director for filing the report. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  115. 18871.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Products in Violation [18871 - 18874] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director must seize and destroy meat, meat food products, and poultry products that do not bear the required “inspected and passed” stamp, brand, mark, or label, unless another rule in this chapter says otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Products in Violation [18871 - 18874] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18871. Since it cannot be determined with certainty, by any present known method of inspection, whether meat, including any poultry meat, is unwholesome unless the organs and other tissues of an animal are inspected when slaughtered, and as meat and meat food products, and poultry products which are derived from uninspected livestock or poultry may be unfit for human food, the director, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall seize and destroy for human food purposes any meat, meat food product, or poultry product that does not bear the “inspected and passed” stamp, brand, mark, or label which is required by this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  116. 18872.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Products in Violation [18871 - 18874] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    An authorized representative may detain certain suspect livestock or poultry products, and no one may move a detained item until it is released.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Products in Violation [18871 - 18874] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18872. Whenever any livestock product or poultry product or any product exempted from the definition of a livestock product and from the definition of a poultry product, or any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry, is found by any authorized representative of the director upon any premises where it is held for purposes of, during, or after distribution in, intrastate commerce, or is otherwise subject to this chapter and there is reason to believe that any such article is adulterated or misbranded and is capable of use as human food, or that it has not been inspected, in violation of the provisions of this chapter or of the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or that such article or animal has been or is intended to be, distributed in violation of any such provisions, it may be detained by such representative for a period not to exceed 20 days, pending action under Section 18873 or notification of any federal authorities having jurisdiction over such article or animal, and shall not be moved by any person from the place at which it is located when so detained, until released by such representative. All official marks may be required by such representative to be removed from such article or animal before it is released unless it appears to the satisfaction of the director that the article or animal is eligible to retain such marks. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  117. 18873.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Products in Violation [18871 - 18874] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The court may seize and condemn certain livestock or poultry products, and may order them destroyed, sold, or returned under bond.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Products in Violation [18871 - 18874] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18873. Any livestock product or poultry product or any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry that is being transported in intrastate commerce, or is otherwise subject to this chapter, or is held for sale in this state after such transportation shall be liable to be proceeded against, seized, and condemned, at any time, in any proper court within the jurisdiction of which such article or animal is found, in any of the following cases: (a) The product is or has been prepared, sold, transported, or otherwise distributed or offered or received for distribution in violation of this chapter. (b) The product is capable of use as human food and is adulterated or misbranded. (c) In any other way is in violation of this chapter. If such article or animal is condemned it shall, after entry of the decree, be disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct and if sold the proceeds, less the court costs and fees, and storage and other proper expenses, shall be paid into the State Treasury, but in no event shall the article or animal be sold contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act, or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The court may direct that such article or animal be delivered to the owner upon the execution and delivery of a good and sufficient bond upon the condition that the article or animal shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or the laws of the United States, and subject to such supervision by an authorized representative of the director as is deemed necessary to insure compliance with the applicable laws. When a decree of condemnation is entered against the article or animal and it is released under bond, or destroyed, court costs and fees, and storage and other proper expenses shall be awarded against the person, if any, intervening as claimant of such article or animal. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  118. 18874.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Products in Violation [18871 - 18874] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Section 18874 says Section 18873 does not limit condemnation or seizure authority found elsewhere in the chapter or in other laws.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Products in Violation [18871 - 18874] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18874. The provisions of Section 18873 shall in no way derogate from authority for condemnation or seizure conferred by other provisions of this chapter, or other laws. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  119. 18901.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may gather information and investigate persons subject to this chapter who are engaged in intrastate commerce.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18901. The director may gather and compile information, and investigate the organization, business, conduct, practices, management, and the relation to other persons of any person subject to this chapter engaged in intrastate commerce. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  120. 18902.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may require covered persons engaged in intrastate commerce to submit reports or written answers, and those submissions must be under oath or otherwise as the director prescribes.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18902. The director may require, by general or special orders, persons subject to this chapter engaged in intrastate commerce, to file with him, in such form as he may prescribe, annual or special, reports or answers in writing to specific questions, furnishing such information as he may require as to the organization, business, conduct, practices, management, and relation to other persons, of the person filing such reports or answers in writing. Such reports and answers shall be made under oath, or otherwise, as the director may prescribe, and shall be filed with the director within such time as he may prescribe. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  121. 18903.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may inspect and copy documents, subpoena witnesses and documents, sign subpoenas, administer oaths, examine witnesses, and receive evidence for chapter investigations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18903. For the purpose of this chapter, the director shall at all reasonable times have access to examine and to copy any documentary evidence of any person being investigated or proceeded against, and may require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all documentary evidence of any person relating to any matter under investigation. The director may sign subpoenas and may administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  122. 18904.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    If a subpoena is disobeyed, the director may ask a superior court to help require witness attendance, testimony, and documentary evidence.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18904. Attendance of witnesses, and the production of documentary evidence, may be required at any designated place of hearing. In case of disobedience to a subpoena the director may invoke the aid of any superior court designated in requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  123. 18905.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A superior court may order a subpoenaed person to appear before the director, produce documents, or give evidence if the person is contumacious or refuses to obey the subpoena.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18905. The superior court within the jurisdiction of which such inquiry is carried on may, in case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, issue an order requiring such person to appear before the director or to produce documentary evidence if so ordered, or to give evidence concerning the matter in question. Failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  124. 18906.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director may order testimony to be taken by deposition in proceedings or investigations under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18906. The director may order testimony to be taken by deposition in any proceeding or investigation pending under this chapter at any stage of such proceeding or investigation. Such depositions may be taken before any person designated by the director and having power to administer oaths. Such testimony shall be reduced to writing by the person taking the deposition, or under his direction and shall then be subscribed by the deponent. Any person may be compelled to appear and depose, and to produce documentary evidence in the same manner as witnesses may be compelled to appear and testify and produce documentary evidence before the director as previously provided. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  125. 18907.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Witnesses summoned before the director, and certain deposition participants, are entitled to the same fees and mileage paid in superior court.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18907. Witnesses summoned before the director shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the superior court of this state, and witnesses whose depositions are taken and the persons taking the same shall be entitled to the same fees as are paid for such services in such courts. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  126. 18908.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person cannot refuse to testify or produce documents before the director or under the director’s subpoena in a matter involving an alleged violation of this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Investigations [18901 - 18908] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18908. No person shall be excused from attending and testifying, or from producing books, papers, schedules of charges, contracts, agreements, or other documentary evidence before the director or in obedience to the subpoena of the director, whether such subpoena be signed or issued by him or his delegate, or in any cause or proceeding, criminal or otherwise, based upon or growing out of any alleged violation of this chapter, on the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him or it may tend to incriminate him or it or subject him or it to a penalty or forfeiture. No individual shall be prosecuted or subjected to a penalty or forfeiture for, or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which he is compelled, after having claimed his privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that any individual so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  127. 18931.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    An establishment operator may ask the director for administrative review of certain director orders, but must file a written request within 10 days. The order stays in force during administrative and judicial review.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18931. Upon the issuance of an order of the director pursuant to Section 18725, 18728, 18729, or 18730, the operator of the establishment may seek administrative review before the director by filing his written request therefor within 10 days after issuance of the order. Proceedings for such administrative review, except as provided in this section, shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The decision of the director shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to Section 11523 of the Government Code. Any order of the director issued pursuant to Section 18725, 18728, 18729, or 18730, shall remain in force during such administrative and judicial review. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  128. 18932.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person convicted of violating this chapter or its regulations may be jailed, fined, or both, with higher penalties for repeat convictions or violations done to defraud or mislead.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18932. Any person who is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations promulgated under this chapter is subject to imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both such imprisonment and fine, but if the violation is committed after a conviction of such person under this section has become final, or the violation is committed with intent to defraud or mislead, the person shall be subject to imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both that imprisonment and fine. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 119. (AB 109) Effective April 4, 2011. Operative October 1, 2011, by Sec. 636 of Ch. 15, as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 39, Sec. 68.)
  129. 18932.1.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    Violations of this chapter or related regulations can trigger civil penalties of up to $500 per violation, or up to $15,000 per violation if the court finds the violation was serious or a second/subsequent violation.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18932.1. Any person that violates any provision of this chapter, or any regulation that is issued pursuant to it, is liable civilly for a penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation. If the court finds that a violation of this chapter was a serious violation, or that the violation is a second or subsequent violation, the person is civilly liable for a penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each violation. Any money that is received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund, and upon appropriation by the Legislature, shall be used for the purposes described in Section 221. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 16. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  130. 18932.2.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The secretary may impose an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation of this chapter, and the affected person gets notice, a hearing opportunity, and appeal rights.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18932.2. (a) In lieu of any civil action brought pursuant to Section 18932.1 and in lieu of seeking prosecution pursuant to Section 18932, the secretary may levy an administrative penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) upon any person for each violation of this chapter. (b) Before an administrative penalty is levied, the person charged with the violation shall be given a written notice of the proposed action, including the nature of the violation and the amount of the proposed penalty, and that person shall have the right to request a hearing. The request shall be made within 20 days after the person receives notice of the proposed action. A notice of the proposed action, which shall be sent by certified mail to the last-known address of the person charged, shall be considered received even if delivery is refused or if the notice is not accepted at that address. At the hearing, the person shall be given an opportunity to review the secretary’s evidence and to present evidence on his or her own behalf. (c) Any person upon whom an administrative penalty is levied may appeal to the department, within 20 days of the date of receiving notification of the penalty, as follows: (1) The appeal shall be in writing and signed by the appellant or his or her authorized agent and shall state the grounds for the appeal. (2) Any party, at the time of filing the appeal or within 10 days thereafter, may present written evidence and a written argument to the secretary. (3) The secretary may grant oral arguments upon application made at the time written arguments are made. (4) If an application to present an oral argument is granted, written notice of the time and place for the oral argument shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date set therefor. This time requirement may be changed upon agreement between the department and the person appealing the penalty. (5) The secretary shall decide the appeal based on any oral or written arguments, briefs, and evidence received. (6) The secretary shall render a written decision within 45 days of the date of the appeal, or within 15 days of the date of oral arguments. A copy of the department’s decision shall be delivered or mailed to the appellant. (7) The secretary may sustain the decision, modify the decision by reducing the amount of the penalty levied, or reverse the decision. (8) A review of the secretary’s decision may be sought by the person against whom the penalty was levied pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (d) After completion of the review procedure provided in this section, the secretary may file a certified copy of the secretary’s final decision that directs payment of an administrative penalty and, if applicable, any order that denies a petition for a writ of administrative mandamus, with the clerk of the superior court of any county. Judgment shall be entered by the clerk in conformity with the decision or order. No fees shall be charged by the clerk of the superior court for the performance of any official service required in connection with the entry of a judgment pursuant to this section. (e) Any money that is received pursuant to this section, shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 17. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  131. 18933.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    A person who adulterates meat or poultry products for human food with meat from an animal that died other than by slaughter, or that was not inspected as required, commits a felony.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18933. Any person who, as principal or agent, employer or employee, adulterates any meat or meat food product or poultry product intended for sale as human food with the product of an animal which has died otherwise than by slaughter or the product of an animal which has not been slaughtered under inspection in accordance with this chapter, shall be guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or both that imprisonment and fine. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 120. (AB 109) Effective April 4, 2011. Operative October 1, 2011, by Sec. 636 of Ch. 15, as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 39, Sec. 68.)
  132. 18934.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The department may sue in superior court to get temporary or permanent injunctions against violations of this chapter or its rules, and the court may order additional acts needed to carry out the chapter’s purposes.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18934. In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter, the department may bring an action in superior court and such court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter. Any proceeding under the provisions of this section shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The department 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. The court may require such acts or course of conduct as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  133. 18935.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. )

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    The director is not required to report a minor violation for prosecution or start injunction proceedings if a written warning and compliance will adequately serve the public interest.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Meat and Poultry Inspection [18650 - 18935] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Penalties [18931 - 18935] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385. ) ## 18935. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the director to report for prosecution or to institute injunction proceedings for any minor violation of this chapter whenever he believes that the public interest will be adquately served by a suitable written notice of warning, and compliance with such notice. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)
  134. 18940.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    This section says the chapter is called the California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18940. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act and supplements the provisions of the California Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18650). (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  135. 18940.5.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Definitions from Article 1 of Chapter 4 apply to this chapter unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18940.5. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in Article 1 (commencing with Section 18650) of Chapter 4 govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  136. 18941.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    “Inspector” is defined as a department employee authorized to perform inspection functions under Chapter 4 and this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18941. “Inspector” means an employee of the department authorized to perform inspection functions under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18650) and under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  137. 18942.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    “Licensed livestock meat inspector” means a person licensed by the department to perform inspection functions in custom livestock slaughterhouses.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18942. “Licensed livestock meat inspector” means a person who is licensed by the department to perform inspection functions under this chapter in custom livestock slaughterhouses. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  138. 18942.2.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “licensed processing inspector” as a person licensed by the department to perform inspection functions under this chapter in licensed meat processing establishments.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18942.2. “Licensed processing inspector” means a person who is licensed by the department to perform inspection functions under this chapter in licensed meat processing establishments. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  139. 18943.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “livestock.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18943. “Livestock” means any cattle, sheep, swine, and goat, and pursuant to regulations adopted by the Fish and Game Commission, for the purposes of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18650) and this chapter, fallow deer (Dama dama) whether alive or dead. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 373, Sec. 1.5. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  140. 18944.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    “Livestock product” is defined as a carcass, part of a carcass, meat, or meat food product from livestock.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18944. “Livestock product” means any carcass, part of the carcass, meat, or meat food product of any livestock. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  141. 18945.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18945. “Slaughter” means the stunning, bleeding, eviscerating, skinning, splitting, and preparing of livestock for human consumption. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  142. 18946.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “custom livestock slaughterhouse” as a licensed establishment that slaughters and prepares certain animals for the owners, or fallow deer for transportation or sale.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18946. “Custom livestock slaughterhouse” means a licensed establishment where: (a) Cattle, sheep, swine, or goats are slaughtered and prepared for the owners of the livestock. (b) Fallow deer are slaughtered and prepared for transportation or sale, or transportation and sale. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 373, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  143. 18947.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “meat processing establishment.”

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18947. “Meat processing establishment” means a licensed establishment required to be inspected pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18650) where livestock or poultry products are prepared by curing, drying, smoking, or rendering and the products are sold on the premises to household consumers, and a licensed establishment where fallow deer products may be prepared for transportation or sale, or transportation and sale. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 18. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  144. 18947.2.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “smoking” for meat or poultry products as exposing them to smoke for food preservation, not for flavor enhancement.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18947.2. “Smoking” means exposing meat or poultry products, for the purpose of food preservation, rather than as a method of flavor enhancement, to an environment of smoke generated from hardwood, hardwood sawdust, corn cobs, or natural or artificial liquid smoke that has been transformed into a true gaseous state by application of direct heat. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 19. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  145. 18948.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “sanitary” as being free from dirt, filth, contamination, and other substances or organisms that are harmful to human health or would make the product adulterated.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18948. “Sanitary” means free from dirt, filth, and contamination and free from any other substance or organisms which are known to be injurious to human health or which would render the product adulterated. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  146. 18949.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    “Establishment” means any business, firm, or facility that must be licensed by the director under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Short Title [18940 - 18949] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18949. “Establishment” means any business, firm, or facility that is required to be licensed by the director under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  147. 18950.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18950 - 18955] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states that certain meat products are important to California’s food supply and should be protected by ensuring they are wholesome and not adulterated.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18950 - 18955] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18950. The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) Sausage products and cured and smoked meat products which are processed and sold at retail meat processing establishments and custom slaughtered carcasses are an important source of the food supply in California; and it is essential and in the public interest that the health and welfare of consumers of these products are protected by ensuring that meat, both slaughtered and processed, is wholesome and not adulterated. (b) Meat processing establishments and custom slaughter establishments exempt from federal inspection have been required to be inspected in California. (c) There is a public demand for specialty meat food products and there has been an increase in the number of meat processing establishments manufacturing these products. (d) Specialty meat food products are sold and displayed in meat markets and are difficult to distinguish from United States Department of Agriculture inspected and passed products. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 417, Sec. 1.)
  148. 18951.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18950 - 18955] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states findings about people slaughtering their own animals, the preference for sanitary slaughter establishments, and the increase in small custom slaughter houses in California.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18950 - 18955] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18951. The Legislature further finds and declares that: (a) A significant number of persons raise their own animals or purchase their animals alive and then have them slaughtered. (b) Rather than have their animals slaughtered under unsanitary conditions, those persons would prefer to have their animals slaughtered at sanitary slaughter establishments and have an informed determination made as to the fitness of the carcasses and parts for food. (c) With the reduction in number of United States Department of Agriculture inspected slaughter plants in California, there has been a substantial increase in small custom slaughter houses to serve that need. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  149. 18952.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18950 - 18955] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    This section states the chapter’s objectives: to require sanitation and wholesomeness inspections at certain licensed slaughter and meat processing establishments, and to run a cost-effective program with trained, licensed personnel under department supervision.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18950 - 18955] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18952. The objectives of this chapter are to require sanitation and wholesomeness inspection at licensed custom slaughter establishments and licensed meat processing establishments exempt from federal inspection and to provide a cost-effective program using trained and licensed establishment personnel under department supervision. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  150. 18955.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18950 - 18955] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A person may not operate a covered establishment unless it is licensed and keeps meeting the required building and sanitation standards.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [18950 - 18955] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18955. No person shall operate an establishment performing any of the functions stated in this chapter unless the establishment is licensed and continues to meet building and sanitation standards required by this chapter and the regulations thereunder. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 20. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  151. 18960.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [18960 - 18963] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The director may make regulations setting standards and requirements for inspection, sanitation, facilities, equipment, reinspection, preparation, processing, buying, selling, transporting, storing, identification, recordkeeping, registration, labeling, and marking.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [18960 - 18963] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18960. The director may adopt, by regulation, standards and requirements relating to inspection, sanitation, facilities, equipment, reinspection, preparation, processing, buying, selling, transporting, storing, identification, recordkeeping, registration and labeling, and marking for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  152. 18961.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [18960 - 18963] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The director may adopt, by regulation, federal meat and poultry rules with changes the director considers appropriate for operations and transactions covered by this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [18960 - 18963] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18961. The director, by regulation, may adopt provisions of the rules and regulations made under federal acts with such changes therein as he or she deems appropriate to make them applicable to operations and transactions subject to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  153. 18962.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [18960 - 18963] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The department may make regulations setting exam provisions for applicants for licensed livestock meat inspector and licensed processing inspector positions.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [18960 - 18963] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18962. The department may adopt, by regulation, provisions to examine applicants for the positions of licensed livestock meat inspector and licensed processing inspector. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  154. 18963.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [18960 - 18963] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The department must adopt fallow deer regulations by December 31, 2001, and no custom livestock slaughterhouse or meat processing establishment may be approved to handle fallow deer until those regulations are adopted.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulations [18960 - 18963] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18963. The department, in consultation with the State Department of Health Services, shall, on or before December 31, 2001, adopt, by regulations, standards and requirements relating to inspection, sanitation, facilities, equipment, reinspection, preparation, processing, buying, selling, transporting, storing, identification, recordkeeping, registration and labeling, and marking for fallow deer slaughtered and processed under this chapter. The regulations shall provide for the safe and humane handling and transportation of the fallow deer to a state inspected slaughter facility. No custom livestock slaughterhouse or meat processing establishment shall be approved by the department to slaughter or process fallow deer until adoption of these regulations. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 373, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  155. 18970.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Before a license is issued, the establishment must meet the department’s building and equipment standards, and building plans must be submitted to the director for approval before intended construction or major reconstruction.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18970. (a) Prior to the issuance of a license to an establishment required to be licensed pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 19010), the establishment shall meet the department’s building and equipment standards. (b) Building plans and specifications shall be submitted to the director for approval prior to any intended construction or major reconstruction for any establishment licensed pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 19010). (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  156. 18971.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The director must inspect sanitary conditions at licensed establishments and may withdraw or refuse inspection services if conditions could lead to adulteration. An establishment may not operate without inspection.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18971. The director shall investigate the sanitary conditions of each establishment required to be licensed pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 19010) and shall withdraw or otherwise refuse to provide inspection services at any establishment where the sanitary conditions are such as to render adulterated or permit adulteration of any livestock product or poultry product which is prepared or handled at such establishment. No such establishment shall be operated without inspection. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  157. 18972.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The director may inspect, reinspect, or order reinspection of certain livestock or poultry products in licensed establishments.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18972. The director may inspect, reinspect, or order the reinspection of any livestock or poultry product which is slaughtered, processed, or stored in an establishment licensed pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 19010). (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  158. 18973.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Inspectors may control licensed establishments, stop operations for noncompliance, and require unfit products to be withheld, denatured, or condemned; the department may withdraw inspection services if orders are ignored.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18973. (a) Licensed livestock meat inspectors, licensed processing inspectors, and department inspectors are authorized to supervise the operations of licensed establishments, to order the establishments not to operate until required standards are met, and to cease operations when the standards are violated. These persons are also authorized to require withholding from movement, sale, or the delivery of products that may be unfit, because the products were derived from unfit animals or processed in unsanitary conditions and to require denaturing and condemnation of the unfit products. (b) The department may immediately withdraw or refuse to provide inspection services to any establishment under this chapter that fails to cease operations, hold any retained product, or destroy any condemned product in accordance with the order of a department inspector or licensed livestock meat inspector or licensed processing inspector. It is unlawful to violate any such order. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  159. 18974.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The director may order labeling or containers withheld from use if the labeling is false or misleading, or if the containers are misleading in size or form.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18974. The director may order any labeling or containers to be withheld from use if he or she determines that the labeling is false or misleading or the containers are of a misleading size or form. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  160. 18975.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A licensed establishment operator may appeal a condemnation decision first to the inspector’s immediate supervisor, and then to the Chief of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Branch. The operator must follow the inspector’s decision unless it is changed.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18975. If an action of a livestock meat inspector, licensed processing inspector, or department inspector in condemning any livestock or poultry product is questioned, appeal by the licensed establishment 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 Meat and Poultry Inspection Branch. The operator shall abide by the decision of the inspector until or unless the decision is modified by the supervisor or the chief. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  161. 18976.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    An establishment’s owner or operator must pay the department’s added salary and expense costs when overtime or holiday inspection or training work is done there under a contract or agreement with the department.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18976. If slaughtering, carcass preparation, or processing of any meat, meat products, poultry, or poultry products, or training of licensed livestock meat inspectors or licensed processing inspectors is conducted in an establishment licensed under Article 8 (commencing with Section 19010) during hours considered overtime for state employees or on legal holidays, the owner or operator of the establishment, by contract or agreement with the department, shall pay the additional costs for salaries and expenses for persons employed by the department, as determined by the department, to conduct the necessary inspection work or training during the overtime period. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  162. 18977.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The director may require a deposit for overtime charges, may refuse inspection if the deposit is not timely made, and must withdraw inspection services from certain licensed establishments that do not pay overtime charges within 15 days after an invoice is mailed.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Inspection Granting and Withdrawal [18970 - 18977] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18977. The director may require a deposit to pay for the overtime charges which he or she shall deposit in the General Fund, and may refuse inspection if the deposit is not made in a timely fashion. The director shall withdraw inspection services at any establishment licensed under Article 8 (commencing with Section 19010) that does not pay the overtime charges 15 days after the mailing of an invoice therefor. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  163. 18980.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Livestock Meat Inspector and Processing Inspector Licenses—General Provisions [18980 - 18983] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 9.5. )

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    A livestock meat inspector or processing inspector license application fee is $100, the applicant must take the exam within one year or the application expires, and reexamination requires another application fee.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Livestock Meat Inspector and Processing Inspector Licenses—General Provisions [18980 - 18983] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 9.5. ) ## 18980. (a) The application fee for a livestock meat inspector’s license or a processing inspector’s license is one hundred dollars ($100). If an applicant for a license does not take the examination within one year after the date of the receipt of the application by the secretary, the application expires. Reexamination requires the payment of an additional application fee. (b) Each license shall expire on the last day of the calendar year for which it is issued. The fee shall not be prorated. (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. 1. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  164. 18981.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Livestock Meat Inspector and Processing Inspector Licenses—General Provisions [18980 - 18983] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 9.5. )

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    Renewal of a license must be filed with a $100 fee on or before expiration; late payment triggers a $25 penalty, and nonpayment within 90 days can revoke the license.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Livestock Meat Inspector and Processing Inspector Licenses—General Provisions [18980 - 18983] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 9.5. ) ## 18981. (a) Application for renewal of a license accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be made on or before its expiration. Applicants for renewal of a license 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. 2. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  165. 18982.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Livestock Meat Inspector and Processing Inspector Licenses—General Provisions [18980 - 18983] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 9.5. )

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    The department must provide periodic training to licensed livestock meat inspectors and licensed processing inspectors.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Livestock Meat Inspector and Processing Inspector Licenses—General Provisions [18980 - 18983] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 9.5. ) ## 18982. The department shall conduct periodic training for licensed livestock meat inspectors and licensed processing inspectors to maintain and increase their competence in the performance of their official duties. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  166. 18983.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Livestock Meat Inspector and Processing Inspector Licenses—General Provisions [18980 - 18983] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 9.5. )

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    Licensed livestock meat inspectors and licensed processing inspectors must attend annual training meetings sponsored by the department.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Livestock Meat Inspector and Processing Inspector Licenses—General Provisions [18980 - 18983] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 9.5. ) ## 18983. Licensed livestock meat inspectors and licensed processing inspectors shall participate in annual training meetings sponsored by the department to maintain and increase their competence in the performance of their official duties. Failure to participate may be a cause to revoke their license. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  167. 18990.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Livestock Meat Inspector License—Custom Livestock Slaughter [18990 - 18991] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A person must apply to the director and get a license before acting as a livestock meat inspector in a livestock custom slaughterhouse; applicants must be at least 18.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Livestock Meat Inspector License—Custom Livestock Slaughter [18990 - 18991] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18990. (a) Each person, before acting as a livestock meat inspector in a livestock custom slaughterhouse, shall apply to the director and shall receive from the director a license after passing an examination and a demonstration that shows the applicant’s ability to understand laws and regulations which pertain to meat inspection and a practical knowledge of all the following: (1) Conditions which affect adulteration and wholesomeness of livestock and livestock products. (2) The anatomy of livestock. (3) Sanitary livestock slaughter and dressing procedures. (4) Sanitation of the facilities and equipment used in custom livestock slaughterhouses. (b) Applicants shall not be less than 18 years old. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  168. 18991.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Livestock Meat Inspector License—Custom Livestock Slaughter [18990 - 18991] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A licensed livestock meat inspector must inspect animals and carcasses, oversee sanitation, stop operations when required, and stamp approved carcasses.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Livestock Meat Inspector License—Custom Livestock Slaughter [18990 - 18991] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 18991. (a) A licensed livestock meat inspector, in accordance with regulations adopted hereunder, shall conduct antemortem examination of each animal to be slaughtered in a licensed establishment and shall permit the slaughter of apparently healthy animals and withhold from slaughter all animals suspected, as well as those plainly showing evidence, of a disease. Animals so withheld shall be examined by a department employee who shall order the disposition of the animal pursuant to the regulations adopted hereunder. (b) The licensed livestock meat inspector shall conduct a postmortem examination and make dispositions of carcasses and parts thereof in accordance with regulations adopted hereunder. (c) A licensed livestock meat inspector shall conduct a sanitation inspection before the establishment commences operations for the day, and make periodic inspections throughout the day. (d) The licensed livestock meat inspector shall order the establishment not to begin operations or to cease operations at any time that the establishment sanitation fails to meet the requirements of this chapter and the regulations adopted thereunder, or at any time any product is not handled, retained, condemned, or disposed of in violation of this chapter or the regulations thereunder. (e) (1) Passed carcasses and parts of cattle, sheep, swine, and goat shall be stamped by the licensed livestock meat inspector or under his or her supervision with an approved California identification number. (2) Passed carcasses and parts of fallow deer slaughtered and prepared for transportation or sale shall be stamped with an approved mark of inspection. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 373, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  169. 19.

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

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    This section says that, unless the context requires otherwise, the present tense also covers the past and future tenses, and the future tense also covers the present tense.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## 19. Unless the context otherwise requires, the present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future, the present tense. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  170. 19000.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Processing Inspector License—Meat Processing Establishment [19000 - 19002] ( Heading of Article 7 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 12.5. )

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    A person must apply to the department and get a license before acting as a licensed processing inspector in a retail meat processing establishment.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Processing Inspector License—Meat Processing Establishment [19000 - 19002] ( Heading of Article 7 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 12.5. ) ## 19000. Each person, before acting as a licensed processing inspector in a retail meat processing establishment, shall apply to the department and receive from the department a license after passing an examination and a demonstration that shows the applicant’s ability to understand laws and regulations that pertain to meat inspection and a practical knowledge of all the following: (a) Conditions that affect adulteration, misbranding, and wholesomeness of livestock and poultry products. (b) Sanitary meat and poultry processing procedures. (c) Sanitation of the facilities and the equipment used in retail meat processing establishments. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 373, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  171. 19001.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Processing Inspector License—Meat Processing Establishment [19000 - 19002] ( Heading of Article 7 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 12.5. )

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    A licensed processing inspector must inspect sanitation before daily operations, make periodic inspections during the day, stop operations when sanitation or product-handling rules are violated, and direct inspection marks on qualifying products.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Processing Inspector License—Meat Processing Establishment [19000 - 19002] ( Heading of Article 7 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 12.5. ) ## 19001. (a) A licensed processing inspector shall conduct a sanitation inspection before the establishment commences operations for the day, and shall make periodic inspections throughout the day. (b) The licensed processing inspector shall order the establishment not to begin operations or to cease operations at any time that the establishment sanitation fails to meet the requirements of this chapter and the regulations adopted thereunder, or at any time any product is not handled, retained, condemned, or disposed of in violation of this chapter or the regulations thereunder. (c) The licensed processing inspector shall direct the application of the mark of inspection as provided by regulations on products that are inspected by him or her and found to be wholesome, not adulterated, and derived from (1) United States Department of Agriculture inspected carcasses, or (2) fallow deer carcasses at custom livestock slaughterhouses. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 373, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  172. 19002.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Processing Inspector License—Meat Processing Establishment [19000 - 19002] ( Heading of Article 7 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 12.5. )

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    The department may suspend or revoke a licensed processing inspector’s license for allowing processing or labeling of products that do not meet the article’s requirements.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Processing Inspector License—Meat Processing Establishment [19000 - 19002] ( Heading of Article 7 amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 12.5. ) ## 19002. The department may suspend or revoke the license of a licensed processing inspector for permitting the processing or labeling of products not meeting the requirements provided for in this article. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  173. 19010.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Before operating a meat processing establishment or custom livestock slaughterhouse, a person must file an application and fee with the secretary to get a license.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19010. (a) Each person shall, before operating a meat processing establishment or a custom livestock slaughterhouse, file an application accompanied with an application fee, with the secretary for a license to operate the establishment. The application shall be in the form as the secretary may prescribe. (b) Subject to Section 19011.5, the application fee for a meat processing establishment or a new, previously unlicensed custom livestock slaughterhouse is five hundred dollars ($500) for a license for one year for each establishment that the applicant desires to operate. Each license shall expire on the last day of the calendar year for which it was issued. The fee shall not be prorated. (c) The fee for a license application submitted upon a change of ownership of an existing, previously licensed custom livestock slaughterhouse shall be based on the number of head of livestock slaughtered by the custom livestock slaughterhouse during the preceding October through September time period, as described in subdivision (a) of Section 19011. (d) 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. 3. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  174. 19011.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Renewal applicants must file the renewal application with the fee by the license’s expiration date, and late payment triggers a 10% penalty and possible revocation.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19011. (a) Application for renewal of a license accompanied by a renewal fee shall be made on or before its expiration. (1) Subject to Section 19011.5, the annual renewal fee for a custom livestock slaughterhouse is: (A) Five hundred dollars ($500) if the plant slaughtered 1,000 or fewer head of livestock during the preceding October through September time period. (B) Seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) if the plant slaughtered between 1,000 and 5,000 head of livestock during the preceding October through September time period. (C) One thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) if the plant slaughtered over 5,000 head of livestock during the preceding October through September time period. (2) Subject to Section 19011.5, the annual renewal fee for a meat reprocessing establishment is five hundred dollars ($500). (b) 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. (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. 4. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
  175. 19011.5.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    If a licensee has multiple licenses at the same covered establishment, the highest fee must be paid in full and each additional fee is reduced to 50% of the otherwise applicable amount.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19011.5. 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. 3. (AB 107) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  176. 19012.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A person may not operate a licensed establishment covered by this chapter unless the livestock and livestock products are inspected for wholesomeness and the facilities are inspected for sanitation by a licensed inspector.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19012. No person shall operate a licensed establishment performing the functions stated in this chapter unless all livestock and livestock products are inspected for wholesomeness and the facilities are inspected for sanitation by a licensed livestock meat inspector or a licensed processing inspector. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  177. 19013.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A person may not operate a meat processing establishment unless the relevant livestock, poultry, or fallow deer products have been inspected as specified in the section.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19013. No person shall operate a meat processing establishment unless all livestock and poultry products used in processing and to be sold have been inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture, fallow deer products have been inspected at a custom livestock slaughterhouse, or poultry products have been inspected in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 24951) of Part 1 of Division 12 and the processing of the product is inspected by a licensed processing inspector. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 373, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  178. 19014.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Plant sanitation and related handling procedures must follow procedures that may be set out in department-adopted regulations or operations manuals.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19014. Plant sanitation, sanitary dressing procedures, processing procedures, vehicle equipment, facility standards, and sanitation, including transportation and storage of products, shall follow procedures which may be set forth in regulations or operations manuals adopted by the department. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  179. 19015.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Livestock carcasses, parts, and livestock and poultry products cannot be packed, repacked, cut up, recut, or sold unless they are marked as required by the chapter and its regulations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19015. Livestock carcasses and parts and livestock and poultry products shall not be packed, repacked, cut up, recut, or sold unless each container or each part or each carcass, whichever is applicable, is marked in a manner which is required by this chapter and the regulations thereunder. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  180. 19016.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Custom slaughtered livestock carcasses and parts must be marked as required by the department, except as stated in paragraph (2). Fallow deer carcasses and parts intended for transportation or sale must also be marked to show inspection under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19016. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), all custom slaughtered livestock carcasses and parts shall be marked in a manner required by the department to identify the inspected premises and that the products are not for sale. (2) Fallow deer carcasses and parts thereof intended for transportation or sale shall be marked in a manner required by the department to identify the inspected premises and to show that the products have been inspected under this chapter. (b) The department shall determine, by regulation, the official design of the marks that are required by this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 373, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  181. 19017.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    It is unlawful to operate certain meat or livestock slaughter establishments unless they are licensed, clean, sanitary, compliant with sanitary building and equipment standards, and obeying inspector orders.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Licensed Meat Processing and Custom Livestock Slaughter Establishments [19010 - 19017] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19017. It is unlawful to do any of the following: (a) Operate an establishment not licensed by the department. (b) Operate an establishment that is not clean. (c) Operate an establishment in a manner or under conditions that are not sanitary. (d) Operate an establishment that does not meet the sanitary building or equipment standards pursuant to the regulations of this chapter. (e) Operate an establishment in violation of an order of a licensed livestock meat inspector, licensed processing inspector, or a department inspector. (f) Dispose of condemned and inedible livestock carcasses or parts of livestock products in violation of this chapter or the regulations thereunder. (g) Misbrand or mislabel livestock and poultry products. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  182. 19020.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Exemptions [19020 - 19023] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Exemptions [19020 - 19023] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19020. This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (a) Owners who slaughter, on their own premises, livestock of their own raising where the meat is not for sale, but used exclusively by the owners, members of the owner’s household, the owner’s employees, and nonpaying guests. (b) A mobile slaughter operator who provides services to an owner as specified in subdivision (a) where the slaughter occurs on the owner’s premises and the meat is thereafter transported for the owner to an establishment for further processing. (c) (1) A mobile slaughter operator who provides services to an owner of livestock and slaughters multiple livestock from multiple owners, if the slaughter occurs on the premises of one of the owners of the livestock or on the premises of the producer, subject to the following conditions: (A) Before the slaughter, if the livestock slaughtered are cattle, the cattle are inspected pursuant to Section 21051. (B) After the slaughter, the meat is transported for the owner to an establishment for further processing. (C) The meat is not for sale, but is used exclusively by the owner, members of the owner’s household, the owner’s employees, and nonpaying guests. (D) The producer that has mobile slaughter operations conducted on their premises shall register with the department and maintain records pursuant to this chapter. (E) The mobile slaughter operator shall be licensed as a custom livestock slaughter operation with the department pursuant to this chapter. (F) The mobile slaughter operator shall be licensed as a livestock meat inspector with the department pursuant to this chapter and shall complete annual training as provided by the Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch of the department. (G) The mobile slaughter operator licensed with the department shall maintain records pursuant to this chapter and the records shall be made available, upon request, to a department inspector, investigator, or peace officer. (H) The premises or the mobile slaughter facility where slaughter is conducted shall have an adequate sewer, facilities, and potable water. (2) The exemption in paragraph (1) shall apply to the slaughter of more than one head of livestock on a single premises in a calendar year. (3) Slaughter activities conducted, including the proper disposition of inedible materials, pursuant to the exemption in paragraph (1) shall comply with all other applicable state and federal environmental and zoning laws. (4) For purposes of this article, the following terms shall apply: (A) “Livestock” means any cattle, sheep, goat, and swine used for human food. (B) “Producer” means the person who owned and was responsible for feeding and caring for the livestock before its sale and slaughter on the person’s premises. (d) Persons solely engaged in cutting, wrapping, and otherwise processing farm or custom slaughter livestock or the processing and sale of fresh meats derived from United States Department of Agriculture inspected carcasses, except the curing, smoking, and preparing of cooked or smoked sausages or cooked pork products that are not exempted under subdivision (b) of Section 18814. (e) Livestock slaughter and meat and poultry processing inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 378, Sec. 1. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  183. 19021.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Exemptions [19020 - 19023] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Mobile slaughter operators must be licensed, and certain livestock producers must register or reregister with the department; the department also sets fee limits.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Exemptions [19020 - 19023] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19021. (a) A mobile slaughter operator performing the service of slaughtering livestock pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 19020 shall be licensed with the department as both of the following: (1) A custom livestock slaughter operation pursuant to Sections 19010 and 19022 and is subject to Section 19023. The department shall establish a license fee and a renewal fee to cover costs associated with oversight and inspection of mobile slaughter operators. The fees shall not exceed the reasonable regulatory costs of the department and in no event shall be more than five hundred dollars ($500). (2) A livestock meat inspector pursuant to Sections 18980 and 19022 and subject to Section 19023. (b) (1) The producer of the livestock who conducts multiple slaughter operations on their premise pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 19020 shall be registered with the department pursuant to Section 19022 and is subject to Section 19023. The one-time registration fee shall not exceed the regulatory costs of the department and in no event shall be more than one hundred dollars ($100). (2) The producer shall reregister with the department if the producer moves locations or if the operation changes ownership. The reregistration fee shall be the same amount as the registration fee specified in paragraph (1). (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 378, Sec. 2. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  184. 19022.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Exemptions [19020 - 19023] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Mobile slaughter operators and producers must file specific license or registration documents before livestock slaughter can occur, and the secretary may cancel registration or a license after notice and hearing for noncompliance.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Exemptions [19020 - 19023] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19022. (a) A mobile slaughter operator performing the service of slaughtering livestock pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 19020 shall file an application for a license that shows the names and addresses of the owners of the mobile slaughterer and any other information the secretary may require. (b) The producer shall file a registration with the department that shows the name and address of every location where the slaughter of livestock will occur. (c) The registration or license shall be filed with the Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch of the department before a mobile slaughter operator may slaughter livestock pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 19020. (d) After notice and hearing, the secretary may cancel the registration of any producer or the license of a mobile slaughter operator operating pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 19020 for failing to comply with this section or Section 19023. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 378, Sec. 3. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  185. 19023.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Exemptions [19020 - 19023] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Mobile slaughter operators and certain producers must keep specified livestock records for at least one year, and those records must be shown to an inspector or peace officer on demand.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Exemptions [19020 - 19023] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19023. (a) A mobile slaughter operator that slaughters livestock pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 19020 shall keep and maintain all of the following records expressly for that purpose for at least one year: (1) The date of slaughter of all livestock. (2) The name, address, and telephone number of producer of the livestock that are being slaughtered. (3) The address or other location identifier of where the slaughter occurred. (4) The number of each livestock slaughtered at the address on the date of slaughter. (5) All ear tag numbers and all identification markings, if available, on all livestock slaughtered, and, if no identification number or marking is present, record “no identification number or marking.” (6) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner for each livestock slaughtered. (7) The name and address of the facility that each carcass was transported to for processing. (b) Every producer that produces livestock that are slaughtered by a mobile slaughter operator pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 19020 shall keep and maintain all of the following records for at least one year: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the buyer. (2) All ear tag numbers and all other identification markings of all livestock. (3) The price paid for each livestock. (4) A purchase receipt for each livestock. (5) The date of purchase of each livestock. (6) The date of slaughter of each livestock. (c) All records maintained pursuant to this section shall be available on the demand of any inspector or peace officer. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 378, Sec. 4. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  186. 19030.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The director may refuse, renew, revoke, or suspend a license for violations, and may immediately suspend it if there is evidence of willful or repeated violations.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19030. The director may, after a hearing conducted pursuant to Section 11346.8 of the Government Code, 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 of the regulations thereunder. However, if the director finds evidence of willful or repeated violations, he or she may immediately suspend the license pending a final disposition of the matter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  187. 19031.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19031. A violation of the provisions of this chapter is a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  188. 19032.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A person who violates this chapter or its regulations faces civil penalties of up to $500 per violation, or up to $15,000 per violation if the violation is serious or a second or subsequent violation.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19032. Any person that violates any provision of this chapter, or any regulation that is issued pursuant to it, is liable civilly for a penalty in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation. If the court finds that the violation of this chapter was a serious violation, or that the violation is a second or subsequent violation, the person is liable civilly for a penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each such violation. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 25. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  189. 19033.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The Attorney General can bring a civil penalty action against anyone violating this chapter, 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 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19033. The Attorney General shall, upon complaint by the director, or may upon his or her own initiative, if after examination of the complaint and evidence he or she believes a violation has occurred, bring an action for civil penalties in the name of the people of this state in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against any person violating any provision of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  190. 19033.1.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The secretary may impose an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 per violation, but must give notice and a hearing opportunity first.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19033.1. (a) In lieu of any civil action brought pursuant to Section 19032 and in lieu of seeking prosecution pursuant to Section 19031, the secretary may levy an administrative penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) upon any person for each violation of this chapter. (b) Before an administrative penalty is levied, the person charged with the violation shall be given a written notice of the proposed action, including the nature of the violation and the amount of the proposed penalty, and that person shall have the right to request a hearing. The request shall be made within 20 days after the person receives notice of the proposed action. A notice of the proposed action, which shall be sent by certified mail to the last-known address of the person charged, shall be considered received even if delivery is refused or if the notice is not accepted at that address. At the hearing, the person shall be given an opportunity to review the department’s evidence and to present evidence on his or her own behalf. (c) Any person upon whom an administrative penalty is levied may appeal to the secretary, within 20 days of the date of receiving notification of the penalty, as follows: (1) The appeal shall be in writing and signed by the appellant or his or her authorized agent and shall state the grounds for the appeal. (2) Any party, at the time of filing the appeal or within 10 days thereafter, may present written evidence and a written argument to the secretary. (3) The secretary may grant oral arguments upon application made at the time written arguments are made. (4) If an application to present an oral argument is granted, written notice of the time and place for the oral argument shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date set therefor. This time requirement may be changed upon agreement between the secretary and the person appealing the penalty. (5) The secretary shall decide the appeal based on any oral or written arguments, briefs, and evidence received. (6) The secretary shall render a written decision within 45 days of the date of the appeal, or within 15 days of the date of oral arguments. A copy of the secretary’s decision shall be delivered or mailed to the appellant. (7) The secretary may sustain the decision, modify the decision by reducing the amount of the penalty levied, or reverse the decision. (8) A review of the secretary’s decision may be sought by the person against whom the penalty was levied pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (d) After completion of the review procedure provided in this section, the secretary may file a certified copy of the department’s final decision that directs payment of an administrative penalty and, if applicable, any order that denies a petition for a writ of administrative mandamus, with the clerk of the superior court of any county. Judgment shall be entered by the clerk in conformity with the decision or order. No fees shall be charged by the clerk of the superior court for the performance of any official service required in connection with the entry of a judgment pursuant to this section. (e) Any money that is received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 26. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  191. 19034.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    The department may ask the superior court for an injunction to stop violations of this chapter or its rules, and the court may order further acts needed to carry out the chapter’s purposes.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19034. In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter, the department may bring an action in superior court and the court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter. Any proceeding under the provisions of this section shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The department 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. The court may require such acts or course of conduct as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  192. 19035.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A person may not slaughter livestock or prepare certain livestock products at a custom livestock slaughterhouse or retail processing establishment unless the chapter’s requirements are met.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19035. It is unlawful for any person to slaughter any livestock or prepare any such livestock products which are appropriate for use as human food at any custom livestock slaughterhouse or retail processing establishment except in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  193. 19036.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Any person must not do anything to livestock suitable for human food while it is being transported or stored after transport if the act is intended to, or actually does, adulterate the livestock.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19036. It is unlawful for any person to do with respect to any livestock which is appropriate for use as human food, any act, while it is being transported or held in storage after the transportation, which is intended to cause or has the effect of causing it to be adulterated. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  194. 19037.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A person must not violate any regulation promulgated by the director that applies to this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19037. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of the regulations promulgated by the director which are applicable to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  195. 19038.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A person must not knowingly claim that an article was examined or exempted under the chapter unless that is true.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19038. It is unlawful for any person knowingly to represent that an article has been examined by a licensed livestock meat inspector, licensed processing inspector, or department inspector or exempted under this chapter when in fact it has respectively not been so examined or exempted. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  196. 19039.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    A person must not assault, resist, impede, intimidate, or interfere with anyone performing duties under this chapter.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Violations and Penalties [19030 - 19039] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19039. It is unlawful for any person to assault, resist, impede, intimidate, or interfere with any person while engaged in the performance of duties under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)
  197. 19040.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Disposition of Funds [19040- 19040.] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. )

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    Fees, charges, and collections collected under this chapter must be deposited into the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund, used to enforce the chapter, and limited to reasonable costs.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.1. California Meat and Poultry Supplemental Inspection Act [18940 - 19040] ( Chapter 4.1 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Disposition of Funds [19040- 19040.] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1. ) ## 19040. (a) All fees, charges, and collections collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund. (b) All fees, charges, and collections collected pursuant to this chapter shall be used for the enforcement of this chapter 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 the license or permit, performing investigations, inspections, and audits, enforcing provisions pursuant to the license or permit, and administrative enforcement and adjudication thereof. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 28. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
  198. 19051.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Holding, Segregation, and Disposal of Animals Unfit for Human Food Purposes [19051 - 19056] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 844. )

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    In this chapter, “animal” means livestock and poultry as defined elsewhere in the code.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Holding, Segregation, and Disposal of Animals Unfit for Human Food Purposes [19051 - 19056] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 844. ) ## 19051. As used in this chapter, animal means livestock as defined in Section 18663 and poultry as defined in Section 24657. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 844.)
  199. 19052.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Holding, Segregation, and Disposal of Animals Unfit for Human Food Purposes [19051 - 19056] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 844. )

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    If the director finds a food-animal may carry harmful substances, the director may hold it and require segregation until it can safely be released for human food use.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Holding, Segregation, and Disposal of Animals Unfit for Human Food Purposes [19051 - 19056] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 844. ) ## 19052. If the director determines that any animal raised for the production of any food product is or may be carrying in its body pesticides, poisons, or other deleterious substances, including, but not limited to, veterinary biologicals, antibiotics, pesticides, and heavy metal poisons which may render any food product from such animal injurious to human health, he may order the animal held on the premises where it is found or elsewhere until he has determined that the animal may safely be released for human food purposes. The director may require the segregation of animals held under such an order. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 844.)
  200. 19053.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Holding, Segregation, and Disposal of Animals Unfit for Human Food Purposes [19051 - 19056] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 844. )

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    If the director finds a held animal can’t safely be used for human food, or has too much deleterious substance, the director may require it to be marked, branded, or otherwise disposed of to prevent human food use; if it is fit as pet food, the director may allow that use.

    ## Food and Agricultural Code - FAC ## DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 - 19700] ( Division 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201 - 19503] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Holding, Segregation, and Disposal of Animals Unfit for Human Food Purposes [19051 - 19056] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 844. ) ## 19053. If the director finds that any animal under a hold order pursuant to this chapter cannot, after treatment or care, be safely used for human food purposes, or contains in its body any such deleterious substance in excess of a tolerance established by the director, the director may after notice to the owner or person in possession of the animal, require that the animal be marked or branded or otherwise disposed of in such a manner as to preclude its use for human food. If the animal is fit for use as pet food the director may permit the animal to be so used. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 844.)

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