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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 10Art. 2§ 22046 Slaughterer Monthly Cattle Report

§ 22046 Slaughterer Monthly Cattle Report

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§ 22046 Slaughterer Monthly Cattle Report

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have a license to slaughter animals, you must report certain details every month.
  • •You need to tell how many and what kind of animals you slaughtered, like cows or bulls.
  • •You must also say who you bought the animals from and when.
  • •This report must be sent by the 15th of each month.

Example

A butcher shop that slaughters cows and bulls.

The shop must send a monthly report to the bureau by the 15th. The report should include how many cows and bulls they slaughtered each day, who they bought them from, and when they bought them. If they don't send this report, they could get in trouble.

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

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§ 22046 Slaughterer Monthly Cattle Report

Every licensed slaughterer that does not have brand inspection prior to slaughter on each day on which he slaughters, and whose hides are not inspected during the month, shall on or before the 15th day of each month mail to the bureau a written report which shows in separate columns all of the following: (a) The number of calves, cows, steers, stags, and bulls which were slaughtered during the preceding calendar month. (b) The number which he slaughtered on each date. (c) From whom the animals were purchased. (d) The date of purchase. (e) The brands on branded cattle and the sex and breed of unbranded cattle. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

licensed slaughtererbrand inspectionwritten reportbranded cattle

Related Statutes

  • § 22044 Cattle Slaughter Records Requirement
  • § 22045 Cattle Slaughter Purchase Records
  • § 22047 Slaughterer Licensing Requirements
  • § 22048 Slaughterer Relocation Notification
  • § 22049 Licensed Cattle Slaughter Locations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 22046.
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