ARTICLE 2. Licensed Slaughterers [22031. - 22049.]

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 2.
in effect

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 22031. Section 22031.

A person shall not engage in the business of slaughtering cattle unless the person has been issued a grant of inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, except that this requirement does not apply to rendering plants.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 22037. Section 22037.

(a) A mobile slaughter operator, as provided in Section 22001.5, shall file a registration with the bureau that shows the names and addresses of the owners of the unlicensed mobile slaughterer and any other information the secretary may require. (b) The registration shall be filed with the bureau before a mobile slaughter operator may slaughter cattle pursuant to Section 22001.5. (c) After notice and hearing, the secretary may cancel the registration of any unlicensed mobile slaughterer for failing to comply with Section 22001.5 or 22008.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 22044. Section 22044.

Every licensed slaughterer of cattle shall have on file in his office prior to slaughter and shall keep for one year after slaughter, the original bill of sale of cattle which are purchased by him or a consignment slip on cattle which are consigned to him or the certificate of inspection of all cattle which are slaughtered by him.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 22045. Section 22045.

Every licensed slaughterer that slaughters cattle where inspection prior to slaughter is impossible or impractical shall keep a record which sets forth the name of the person from whom the cattle were purchased and identifies them as to color, age, weight, sex, and brand, if any. The record shall be open to inspection by any agent of the department or peace officer.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 22046. Section 22046.

Every licensed slaughterer that does not have brand inspection prior to slaughter on each day on which he slaughters, and whose hides are not inspected during the month, shall on or before the 15th day of each month mail to the bureau a written report which shows in separate columns all of the following: (a) The number of calves, cows, steers, stags, and bulls which were slaughtered during the preceding calendar month. (b) The number which he slaughtered on each date. (c) From whom the animals were purchased. (d) The date of purchase. (e) The brands on branded cattle and the sex and breed of unbranded cattle.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 22047. Section 22047.

It is unlawful for a licensed slaughterer to allow anyone to slaughter cattle at the licensee’s plant, except a person that is licensed to slaughter there or an employee of such person.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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