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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 10Art. 1§ 22010 Meat Receiver Recordkeeping Requirements

§ 22010 Meat Receiver Recordkeeping Requirements

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§ 22010 Meat Receiver Recordkeeping Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you get meat from someone, you must write down who gave it to you, their address, phone number, and the car's license plate they used to bring it.
  • •You also need to write down the date you got the meat.
  • •You have to keep these notes for one year.
  • •If a police officer or inspector asks to see these notes, you must show them.

Example

You own a small grocery store and someone delivers meat to your shop.

You must write down the name, address, and phone number of the person who brought the meat, the license plate of their car, and the date you got the meat. You have to keep this information for a year and show it if a police officer or inspector asks for it.

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

Official Source
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§ 22010 Meat Receiver Recordkeeping Requirements

Any person receiving meat pursuant to Section 22009 shall keep a record in a book which he keeps for that purpose that discloses the following information on all such meat received: (a) The name, address, and telephone number of the person delivering the meat. (b) The license number of the vehicle used in delivering the meat. (c) The date the meat was received. Such person shall keep these records for one year and shall exhibit the records upon demand of any inspector or peace officer. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 938.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

recordmeatSection 22009license numberinspectorpeace officer

Related Statutes

  • § 21455 Cattle Slaughter Hide Requirements
  • § 21709 Altered Vehicle Sale Documents
  • § 21710 Falsifying Vehicle Sale Documents
  • § 22001 Bovine Slaughter Licensing Requirements
  • § 22001.5 Mobile Slaughter Operator Registration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 22010.
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