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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 7§ 10064 Animal Testing And Slaughter

§ 10064 Animal Testing And Slaughter

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 10064 Animal Testing And Slaughter

This law says animals can be used for testing or killed even when there is no money set aside to pay for any damages.

Key Takeaways

  • •Animals can be tested on or slaughtered without waiting for indemnity funds.
  • •The rule applies to any testing or killing covered by the article.
  • •The law was updated in 2004, but the main idea stayed the same.

Example

A research lab wants to test a new medicine on mice but the state hasn't provided any compensation fund for the animals.

Because of this law, the lab can still go ahead with the testing or kill the mice, even though there is no indemnity money available.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10064 Animal Testing And Slaughter

Animals shall be tested or slaughtered pursuant to this article even if indemnity funds are unavailable. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 246, Sec. 44. Effective August 23, 2004.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

testedslaughteredindemnity fundsunavailable

Related Statutes

  • § 10067 Animal Slaughter Indemnity Payments
  • § 10061 Bovine Tuberculosis Quarantine
  • § 10062 Bovine Indemnity Valuation Rules
  • § 10063 Bovine Appraisal Slaughter Requirement
  • § 10065 Slaughter Of Reacting Cattle

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10064.
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