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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 10721 Swine Import Permit Requirements

§ 10721 Swine Import Permit Requirements

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§ 10721 Swine Import Permit Requirements

This law says you can't bring pigs into the state unless you get a health certificate and a permit first, and you must tell officials where the pigs will stay.

Key Takeaways

  • •Pigs can only be imported for immediate slaughter.
  • •A health certificate and import permit must be obtained before shipment.
  • •The exact premises where the pigs will be kept must be identified.

Example

A farmer wants to bring pigs to a county fair in the state.

Before moving the pigs, the farmer must apply for an import permit from the department and give the exact address of the fair location where the pigs will be kept.

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

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§ 10721 Swine Import Permit Requirements

(a) It is unlawful for any person to import any swine into this state except for immediate slaughter, unless the person procures a health certificate and import permit from the department prior to the shipment or movement of the swine. (b) It is unlawful for any person to import any swine into this state for immediate slaughter unless the person procures an import permit from the department prior to the shipment or movement of the swine. (c) Any person requesting an import permit shall identify the premises of the swine prior to the shipment of the swine into the state. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 447, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

import permithealth certificateimmediate slaughterpremises

Related Statutes

  • § 10722 Swine Health Certificate Requirements
  • § 10723 Swine Health Certificate Requirements
  • § 10724 Swine Health Certificate Requirements
  • § 10725 Cleaned Disinfected Swine Transport
  • § 10726 Swine Import Slaughter Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10721.
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