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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 10Art. 1§ 22009 Custom Meat Processing Notice

§ 22009 Custom Meat Processing Notice

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§ 22009 Custom Meat Processing Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone asks you to cut or process beef for them, you must check if the cow was killed the right way.
  • •The cow must be killed by a licensed person or in a way that follows the rules.
  • •Before you start cutting the meat, you have to tell a brand inspector that you got the meat.

Example

Your neighbor asks you to cut up a cow they killed on their farm so they can have steaks.

Before you start cutting the meat, you need to make sure the cow was killed by a licensed person or in a way that follows the rules. Then, you have to tell a brand inspector that you have the meat.

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

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§ 22009 Custom Meat Processing Notice

Any person who is requested to custom cut or otherwise process for another person any meat from a bovine animal that was not slaughtered by a licensed slaughterer pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 22031) of this chapter, or which was not slaughtered in accordance with either Section 22004 or 22008, shall, before cutting or processing the meat, notify a brand inspector that such meat has been received. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 938.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

custom cutbovine animallicensed slaughtererbrand inspector

Related Statutes

  • § 22001 Bovine Slaughter Licensing Requirements
  • § 22008 Unlicensed Cattle Slaughter Records
  • § 22004 Carcass And Hide Identification
  • § 22005 Frozen Locker Plant Exemptions
  • § 22007 Livestock Slaughter And Sale

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 22009.
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