{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"21456","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 21456","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. CATTLE PROTECTION [20001. - 22086.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Inspection of Hides and Carcasses [21451. - 21591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-10/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Requirements [21451. - 21459.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-10/chapter-7/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 938.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A person shall not have in his possession a carcass or any meat from a carcass which was not slaughtered by a licensed slaughterer, unless he has in his possession and exhibits to any inspector or peace officer on demand one of the following:</p><p>(a) The hide of the animal from which the meat was obtained, with the ears and the brands attached to it, without alteration or disfiguration.</p><p>(b) A certificate of inspection or release of the hide or of the carcass with the hide on it, which was issued pursuant to this article.</p>","text":"A person shall not have in his possession a carcass or any meat from a carcass which was not slaughtered by a licensed slaughterer, unless he has in his possession and exhibits to any inspector or peace officer on demand one of the following: (a) The hide of the animal from which the meat was obtained, with the ears and the brands attached to it, without alteration or disfiguration. (b) A certificate of inspection or release of the hide or of the carcass with the hide on it, which was issued pursuant to this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/requirements-21456","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}