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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4.1Art. 1§ 18944 Livestock Product Definition

§ 18944 Livestock Product Definition

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§ 18944 Livestock Product Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what a 'livestock product' is.
  • •It includes any part of an animal like meat or other food made from animals like cows or pigs.
  • •It's about food that comes from animals raised on farms.

Example

Buying a steak at the grocery store.

The steak is a 'livestock product' because it comes from a cow, which is livestock.

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

Official Source
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§ 18944 Livestock Product Definition

“Livestock product” means any carcass, part of the carcass, meat, or meat food product of any livestock. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Livestock productcarcassmeatmeat food product

Related Statutes

  • § 18664 Livestock Product Definition
  • § 18352 Livestock Packer Definition
  • § 18665 Meat Product Definition
  • § 18940 Meat Inspection Supplemental Rules
  • § 18940.5 Definition Scope Clarification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18944.
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