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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 1§ 18657 Federal Meat Inspection Acts

§ 18657 Federal Meat Inspection Acts

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§ 18657 Federal Meat Inspection Acts

This law says that the two federal laws about inspecting meat and poultry are called 'Federal acts' in California law.

Key Takeaways

  • •The term 'Federal acts' refers to two specific federal laws.
  • •Those laws are about inspecting meat and poultry.
  • •California uses this definition when applying its own rules.

Example

A grocery store that sells packaged chicken must follow the rules from the Federal Meat Inspection Act.

Because the law calls those federal rules 'Federal acts', the store has to follow the federal meat inspection rules just like any other California rule.

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§ 18657 Federal Meat Inspection Acts

“Federal acts” means the Federal Meat Inspection Act and Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Federal actsFederal Meat Inspection ActFederal Poultry Products Inspection Act

Related Statutes

  • § 18659 Federal Meat Inspection Definition
  • § 18660 Federal Poultry Inspection Act
  • § 18692 Meat Poultry Inspection Standards
  • § 18697 Director'S Federal Advisory Role
  • § 18729 Meat Inspection Denial Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18657.
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