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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 3Ch. 6Art. 1§ 27202 Poultry Definition For Food

§ 27202 Poultry Definition For Food

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§ 27202 Poultry Definition For Food

Key Takeaways

  • •Poultry means birds like chickens, turkeys, and ducks that people eat.
  • •Only birds that are raised by people count as poultry.
  • •This law is about birds that are used for food, not wild birds.

Example

You raise chickens in your backyard to sell eggs and meat.

Your chickens are considered poultry because they are domesticated and used for food.

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

Official Source
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§ 27202 Poultry Definition For Food

“Poultry” means domesticated fowl that is intended for use for human food. It includes chickens, game hens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 223, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Poultrydomesticated fowlhuman foodchickensgame hensturkeysducksgeese

Related Statutes

  • § 26802 Poultry Definition For Food
  • § 27002 Poultry Definition For Food
  • § 26554 Poultry Definition And Scope
  • § 24652 Domesticated Bird Definition
  • § 24952 Domesticated Bird Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 27202.
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