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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 1§ 19201 Domesticated Animal Definition

§ 19201 Domesticated Animal Definition

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§ 19201 Domesticated Animal Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law talks about big animals that people keep, like cows, horses, and pigs.
  • •It also includes birds like chickens that people raise.
  • •The law does not talk about pets like dogs or cats.

Example

A farmer has cows, chickens, and a dog on their land.

The cows and chickens are covered by this law because they are big animals or poultry that the farmer raises. The dog is not included because it is a pet, not a big farm animal.

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

Official Source
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§ 19201 Domesticated Animal Definition

“Animals” means burros, cattle, goats, horses, mules, sheep, swine and other large domesticated animals and poultry. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 815.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Animalsburroscattlegoatshorsesmulessheepswinepoultry

Related Statutes

  • § 19210.5 Meat Byproduct Definition
  • § 18353 Livestock Market Facility Definition
  • § 23251 Branding Horses And Sheep
  • § 23252 Brand Use Across Livestock
  • § 19207 Horsemeat Byproduct Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 19201.
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