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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 7§ 19320 Animal Carcass Hauling License

§ 19320 Animal Carcass Hauling License

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 19320 Animal Carcass Hauling License

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a special license to move dead animals or parts of dead animals that weren't killed for food.
  • •This includes big animals like cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and horses.
  • •The license is given by the government department in charge.

Example

A farmer has a cow that dies naturally on the farm.

If someone wants to take away the dead cow, they must have a special license from the government to do this job.

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

Official Source
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§ 19320 Animal Carcass Hauling License

All persons engaged in the business of hauling of dead cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses or other large domesticated animals or parts of the carcasses of any animal that died otherwise than by slaughter shall be licensed by the department. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 815.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

haulingdead cattlesheepswinegoatshorseslarge domesticated animalscarcassesdied otherwise than by slaughterlicensed by the department

Related Statutes

  • § 19201 Domesticated Animal Definition
  • § 19210.5 Meat Byproduct Definition
  • § 18353 Livestock Market Facility Definition
  • § 23252 Brand Use Across Livestock
  • § 14621 Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 19320.
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