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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1§ 25408 Poultry And Rabbit Definition

§ 25408 Poultry And Rabbit Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 25408 Poultry And Rabbit Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •Poultry includes chickens, turkeys, and other birds raised for food.
  • •Rabbits raised for food are also considered poultry under this law.
  • •This law only covers animals that are meant to be eaten by people.

Example

A farmer raises chickens to sell as meat at the market.

The chickens are considered poultry because they are raised for people to eat.

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

Official Source
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§ 25408 Poultry And Rabbit Definition

“Poultry” means domesticated fowl and domesticated rabbit which is intended for use for human food. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Poultrydomesticated fowldomesticated rabbithuman food

Related Statutes

  • § 24657 Poultry Definition For Food
  • § 24957 Poultry Definition For Food
  • § 26802 Poultry Definition For Food
  • § 27002 Poultry Definition For Food
  • § 27202 Poultry Definition For Food

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 25408.
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