§ 10402 Animal Slaughter Valuation

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says the price of an animal that’s been killed for meat is set by an official appraiser and the owner, and if they can’t agree, a chief appraiser decides the final price.

Key Takeaways

•An official from the department and the animal’s owner (or their agent) must first agree on the animal’s value.
•If they can’t agree, the chief appraiser of the department makes the final decision.
•The price they set is final and can’t be changed later.

Example

A farmer’s cow is sent to a slaughterhouse. The farmer thinks it’s worth $1,200, but the state inspector thinks it’s only $1,000.

Because they disagree, the chief appraiser steps in, decides on a price (say $1,100), and that amount becomes the official value of the cow.

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§ 10402 Animal Slaughter Valuation

The value of an animal which is slaughtered shall be determined by appraisement by a representative of the department or a representative of the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, and by the owner or his agent. If such persons do not agree on the valuation of the animal, the animal shall be appraised by the chief appraiser of the department or his representative. In either event, the value which is determined is final. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

appraisement Agricultural Research Service chief appraiser

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10402.

§ 10402 Animal Slaughter Valuation

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 10402 Animal Slaughter Valuation

This law says the price of an animal that’s been killed for meat is set by an official appraiser and the owner, and if they can’t agree, a chief appraiser decides the final price.

Key Takeaways

•An official from the department and the animal’s owner (or their agent) must first agree on the animal’s value.
•If they can’t agree, the chief appraiser of the department makes the final decision.
•The price they set is final and can’t be changed later.

Example

A farmer’s cow is sent to a slaughterhouse. The farmer thinks it’s worth $1,200, but the state inspector thinks it’s only $1,000.

Because they disagree, the chief appraiser steps in, decides on a price (say $1,100), and that amount becomes the official value of the cow.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 10402 Animal Slaughter Valuation

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

appraisement Agricultural Research Service chief appraiser

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10402.

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