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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 1§ 26802 Poultry Definition For Food

§ 26802 Poultry Definition For Food

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 26802 Poultry Definition For Food

Key Takeaways

  • •Poultry means birds like chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese that people eat.
  • •These birds must be domesticated, not wild.
  • •The law is about birds raised for food, not pets or wild birds.

Example

You raise chickens in your backyard to sell eggs and meat at the local market.

Your chickens are considered poultry under this law because they are domesticated and used for human food.

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

Official Source
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§ 26802 Poultry Definition For Food

“Poultry” means domesticated fowl which is intended for use for human food. It includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Poultrydomesticated fowlhuman foodchickensturkeysducksgeese

Related Statutes

  • § 27002 Poultry Definition For Food
  • § 27202 Poultry Definition For Food
  • § 24952 Domesticated Bird Definition
  • § 26554 Poultry Definition And Scope
  • § 24957 Poultry Definition For Food

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 26802.
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