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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 10Art. 3§ 22086 Meat Carcass Misrepresentation Prohibition

§ 22086 Meat Carcass Misrepresentation Prohibition

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§ 22086 Meat Carcass Misrepresentation Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie about what kind of meat you're selling.
  • •You can't lie about how good the meat is.
  • •You can't lie about the animal's age or if it's male or female.

Example

A butcher sells meat labeled as 'premium beef' but it's actually lower quality.

The butcher is breaking the law by lying about the quality of the meat.

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

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§ 22086 Meat Carcass Misrepresentation Prohibition

It is unlawful for any person to misrepresent the type, kind, or quality of a dressed carcass of any animal or part of such carcass, or the sex, age, or quality of any animal the meat of which is sold. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

misrepresentdressed carcasstypekindqualitysexage

Related Statutes

  • § 22081 Wholesaler Meat Purchase Sources
  • § 22082 Meat Purchasing Restrictions
  • § 22083 Meat Purchase Recordkeeping
  • § 22084 Meat Sales To Peddlers Restricted
  • § 34561 Returning Branded Dairy Equipment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 22086.
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