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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 2§ 25563 Poultry Meat Destruction Consent

§ 25563 Poultry Meat Destruction Consent

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§ 25563 Poultry Meat Destruction Consent

Key Takeaways

  • •If bad chicken meat is found, the officer can throw it away if everyone agrees.
  • •If someone says no, the officer has to follow extra steps to handle the problem.
  • •The officer can’t just do whatever they want—rules must be followed.

Example

A grocery store has spoiled chicken that could make people sick.

If the store owner agrees, the officer can throw the chicken away right away. If the owner refuses, the officer has to follow more rules to make sure the bad chicken is handled safely.

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

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§ 25563 Poultry Meat Destruction Consent

The enforcing officer, with the written consent of every person that is served, may destroy the lot of poultry meat or otherwise abate the nuisance. If any such person fails or refuses to give such consent, the enforcing officer shall proceed as provided in Sections 25564 and 25565. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

enforcing officerwritten consentpoultry meatabate the nuisance

Related Statutes

  • § 43038 Nuisance Abatement Consent Process
  • § 25554 Poultry Inspection Authority
  • § 25555 Poultry Meat Seizure Authority
  • § 25557 Poultry Meat Condemnation Authority
  • § 25564 Poultry Meat Destruction Orders

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 25563.
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