25990. Prohibitions.In addition to other applicable provisions of law: (a) A farm owner or operator within the state shall not knowingly cause any covered animal to be confined in a cruel manner. (b) A business owner or operator shall not knowingly engage in the sale within the state of any of the following: (1) Whole veal meat that […]
25991. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Breeding pig” means any female pig of the porcine species kept for the purpose of commercial breeding who is six months or older or pregnant. (b) “Business owner or operator” means any person who owns or controls the operations of a […]
25992. Exceptions. This chapter shall not apply: (a) During medical research. (b) During examination, testing, individual treatment, or operation for veterinary purposes. (c) During transportation. (d) During rodeo exhibitions, state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions. (e) During the slaughter of a covered animal in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 19501) of […]
25993. Enforcement. (a) The Department of Food and Agriculture and the State Department of Public Health shall jointly promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this act by September 1, 2019. (b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by […]
25993.1. It shall be a defense to any action to enforce subdivision (b) of Section 25990 that a business owner or operator relied in good faith upon a written certification by the supplier that the whole veal meat, whole pork meat, shell egg, or liquid eggs at issue was not derived from a covered animal […]
25994. Construction of Chapter. The provisions of this chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare, including the California Penal Code. This chapter shall not be construed to limit any state law or regulations protecting the welfare of animals, nor shall anything in this chapter prevent a […]
