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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 3§ 19240 Pet Food Slaughter Licensing

§ 19240 Pet Food Slaughter Licensing

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 19240 Pet Food Slaughter Licensing

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a special license to kill animals for pet food or horse meat for people to eat.
  • •This rule is for businesses, not for personal use.
  • •The license must be obtained before starting the business.

Example

A person wants to start a business selling horse meat for people to eat.

Before they can start, they must get a special license from the government. If they don't get the license and start selling anyway, they are breaking the law.

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

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§ 19240 Pet Food Slaughter Licensing

Every person engaged in the business of slaughtering animals for pet food or horses for human food purposes shall first obtain a license pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 815.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

slaughtering animalspet foodhorses for human foodlicense

Related Statutes

  • § 19260 Pet Food Meat Licensing
  • § 19280 Pet Meat Import Licensing
  • § 11938 Affidavit Relieve Suspension
  • § 14543 Licensee Definition
  • § 14581 Fertilizer Advisory Board Composition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 19240.
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