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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 4Art. 4§ 14283 Livestock Drug Application Requirements

§ 14283 Livestock Drug Application Requirements

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§ 14283 Livestock Drug Application Requirements

This law tells companies what information they must put on labels for livestock medicines so people know what they are buying and how to use it safely.

Key Takeaways

  • •The label must include the applicant's name and business address.
  • •The brand or trademark under which the drug is sold must be listed.
  • •The size and net amount of each container must be shown.
  • •All active ingredients and their amounts must be listed.
  • •The intended uses of the drug must be clearly stated.
  • •How to give the drug and any special device must be described.
  • •Dosage amount and frequency must be provided.
  • •Any other information the director requires must also appear.

Example

A farmer wants to buy a bottle of medicine to treat cattle and needs to check the label before using it.

The label must show the company name and address, the brand name, how much is in each bottle, what the medicine contains, what it's used for, how to give it, and how much to use.

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

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§ 14283 Livestock Drug Application Requirements

The application shall be in a form which is supplied by the director. It shall show all of the following: (a) The name of the applicant and the address of his principal place of business. (b) The name, brand, or trademark under which the livestock drug is to be sold. (c) The minimum net contents of each size and type of container in which the livestock drug is to be sold at retail. (d) The name of each active drug ingredient and the quantity or proportion of each such ingredient. (e) A statement of each purpose for which the livestock drug is to be used. (f) A statement of the form in which the livestock drug is to be administered, the method of administration, and, if the method of administration involves the use of any special device which is supplied with such drug, a description of such device. (g) A statement of the amount and frequency of the dosage which is to be recommended. (h) Such other information and data as the director may require. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1224.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

applicationlivestock drugdirectoractive drug ingredientdosage

Related Statutes

  • § 14282 Livestock Drug Registration
  • § 14284 Livestock Drug Label Requirements
  • § 14285 Livestock Drug Label Requirements
  • § 14287 Director Application Review
  • § 14295 Director Livestock Drug Access

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14283.
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