Food and Agricultural Code § 25856
CHAPTER 4. Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes
The following are the various classes of geese:
(a) “Young goose” means a goose of either sex which is tender meated, and has a windpipe that is easily dented.
(b) “Mature goose” or “old goose” means a goose of either sex which has toughened flesh and a hardened windpipe.