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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 5§ 26003 New York Dressed Fowl Exemption

§ 26003 New York Dressed Fowl Exemption

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§ 26003 New York Dressed Fowl Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about rules for selling chicken and other poultry in California.
  • •Some rules for labeling and sorting chicken didn’t apply to a type called 'New York dressed fowl' until November 1, 1967.
  • •After that date, all the usual rules for selling chicken applied to this type too.

Example

A farmer sells whole chickens at a market without any labels showing what grade or type they are.

Before November 1, 1967, the farmer could sell 'New York dressed fowl' without following the usual labeling rules. But after that date, they had to follow all the same rules as everyone else selling chicken.

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

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§ 26003 New York Dressed Fowl Exemption

The provisions of Section 26002, except those which require that poultry, poultry meat, or carcasses be placed in classes and marked to show the class of poultry meat, do not apply to New York dressed fowl until November 1, 1967. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

New York dressed fowlpoultrypoultry meatcarcasses

Related Statutes

  • § 26001 Poultry Meat Classification Requirements
  • § 27034 Poultry Inspection Enforcement Powers
  • § 19201 Domesticated Animal Definition
  • § 19210.5 Meat Byproduct Definition
  • § 19213 Animal Material Processing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 26003.
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