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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 1§ 18652 Adulterated Livestock Products

§ 18652 Adulterated Livestock Products

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§ 18652 Adulterated Livestock Products

This law defines the term "adulterated" to refer to any livestock or poultry product that breaks the rules in Article 4 of the chapter.

Key Takeaways

  • •Adulterated means a livestock or poultry product that breaks Article 4 rules.
  • •The definition comes from the specific language in this section.
  • •Violations of Article 4 trigger the "adulterated" label.

Example

A grocery store sells chicken that has been treated with a banned chemical.

Because the chicken violates the rules in Article 4, it is considered "adulterated" under this statute.

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

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§ 18652 Adulterated Livestock Products

“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 (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Adulteratedlivestock productpoultry productArticle 4Section 18751

Related Statutes

  • § 18654 Livestock Broker Definition
  • § 18666 Livestock Product Misbranding
  • § 18669 Livestock Inspection Facilities
  • § 18676 Poultry Product Definition
  • § 18723 Livestock Product Entry Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18652.
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