{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"19242","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 19242","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301. - 19700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201. - 19503.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Horsemeat and Pet Food [19200. - 19447.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Pet Food and Horse Slaughterers [19240. - 19242.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-5/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 21.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>The secretary, after notice and hearing, shall refuse to issue a license unless he or she finds that the applicant satisfies all of the following:</p><p>(a) Is qualified to operate a slaughterhouse.</p><p>(b) Is properly equipped to engage in the business of slaughtering in a clean and sanitary manner.</p><p>(c) Has never been convicted of a felony involving adulterated or misbranded food.</p>","text":"The secretary, after notice and hearing, shall refuse to issue a license unless he or she finds that the applicant satisfies all of the following: (a) Is qualified to operate a slaughterhouse. (b) Is properly equipped to engage in the business of slaughtering in a clean and sanitary manner. (c) Has never been convicted of a felony involving adulterated or misbranded food.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/pet-food-and-horse-slaughterers-19242","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}