California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §10721: (a) It is unlawful for any person to import any swine into this state except for immediate slaughter, unless the person procures a health certificate and import permit from the department prior to the

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What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to import swine into the state without obtaining a health certificate and import permit from the department before shipment, or to import swine for slaughter without an import permit.

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(a) It is unlawful for any person to import any swine into this state except for immediate slaughter, unless the person procures a health certificate and import permit from the department prior to the shipment or movement of the swine. (b) It is unlawful for any person to import any swine into this state for immediate slaughter unless the person procures an import permit from the department prior to the shipment or movement of the swine. (c) Any person requesting an import permit shall identify the premises of the swine prior to the shipment of the swine into the state.

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