California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §22003: Cattle which are slaughtered by or for the producer of the cattle at his premises and for his own consumption may be transported with the hide on, after complete removal of the viscera, head, and feet

What this law says, in plain English

Producers may transport cattle they slaughtered on-site for personal consumption if the hide remains on and viscera, head, and feet are completely removed.

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Cattle which are slaughtered by or for the producer of the cattle at his premises and for his own consumption may be transported with the hide on, after complete removal of the viscera, head, and feet, to any licensed frozen food locker plant to be skinned, split, and quartered by the operator of the plant.

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