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19240-19242

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE
SECTION 19240-19242 




19240.  Every person engaged in the business of slaughtering animals
for pet food or horses for human food purposes shall first obtain a
license pursuant to this chapter.



19241.  The application shall be in a form which is prescribed by
the director and shall contain the following:
   (a) The name and address of the applicant.
   (b) Where each slaughterhouse in which he intends to operate is
located and to whom it belongs.
   (c) The experience the applicant has in slaughtering.
   (d) Such other information as the director may, by regulation,
require.


19242.  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.