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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 1§ 18663 Livestock Definition

§ 18663 Livestock Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 18663 Livestock Definition

This law says what animals are considered livestock for the purposes of the statute.

Key Takeaways

  • •Livestock includes cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules, and other equines.
  • •The definition covers both live animals and dead ones.
  • •This definition is used throughout the law for enforcement and regulation.

Example

A farmer finds a dead pig on his farm.

Because a pig is listed in the definition, the dead pig is treated as livestock under this law.

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

Official Source
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§ 18663 Livestock Definition

“Livestock” means any cattle, sheep, swine, goat, or any horse, mule or other equine, whether live or dead. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Livestockcattlesheepswinegoathorsemuleequine

Related Statutes

  • § 17001.5 Lost Livestock Definition
  • § 18943 Livestock And Fallow Deer
  • § 16302 Domestic Livestock Definition
  • § 18849 Equine Meat Labeling Requirements
  • § 19201 Domesticated Animal Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18663.
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