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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 1§ 18677 Livestock Rendering Definition

§ 18677 Livestock Rendering Definition

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§ 18677 Livestock Rendering Definition

This law explains who counts as a "renderer" for the purposes of the chapter, describing the types of businesses that are included and noting an exception for rendering done under official inspection or exemption.

Key Takeaways

  • •A renderer is anyone who runs a business that processes dead livestock or poultry or their parts/products.
  • •Rendering done under government inspection or exemption is not covered by this definition.
  • •The definition applies only within this specific chapter of the law.

Example

A company that collects dead cows and pigs and turns them into animal feed

The company is a renderer because it is in the business of processing dead livestock into products, but it would not be considered a renderer if it were doing the same work as part of an official inspection or exemption.

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

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§ 18677 Livestock Rendering Definition

“Renderer” means any person that is engaged in the business of rendering any livestock or poultry carcass, or any part or product of such a carcass, except rendering conducted under inspection or exemption under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Rendererrenderinglivestockpoultry carcass

Related Statutes

  • § 18664 Livestock Product Definition
  • § 18669 Livestock Inspection Facilities
  • § 18671 Official Inspection Marks
  • § 18676 Poultry Product Definition
  • § 18727 Livestock And Poultry Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18677.
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