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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 10Art. 1§ 22002 Farmer Cattle Slaughter Exemption

§ 22002 Farmer Cattle Slaughter Exemption

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§ 22002 Farmer Cattle Slaughter Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •Farmers can kill their own cows on their own land.
  • •They can only do this for themselves, their family, guests who don’t pay, and workers.
  • •They can’t sell the meat or do this for lots of cows at once.

Example

A farmer raises cows on his land and wants to have a barbecue for his family and friends.

The farmer can kill a few of his own cows on his farm to feed his family, friends who aren’t paying, and his workers. But he can’t sell the meat or kill too many cows at one time.

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

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§ 22002 Farmer Cattle Slaughter Exemption

Any producer of cattle may slaughter or have slaughtered for him on his own premises, in small numbers, cattle of his own production and raising on his own premises for use exclusively by him, members of his household and his nonpaying guests and employees. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

producer of cattleslaughtersmall numbersown premisesnonpaying guests and employees

Related Statutes

  • § 22001 Bovine Slaughter Licensing Requirements
  • § 22001.5 Mobile Slaughter Operator Registration
  • § 22003 Producer Cattle Slaughter Transport
  • § 22004 Carcass And Hide Identification
  • § 22004.1 Hide Brand Inspection Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 22002.
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