California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §24107: Every operator of an auction yard or dealer who handles animals destined for slaughter shall keep a written record of all sales and purchases made in the course of conducting the business for at least

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Auction yard and animal dealer operators must maintain written records of all sales and purchases related to animals destined for slaughter for a minimum period.

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Every operator of an auction yard or dealer who handles animals destined for slaughter shall keep a written record of all sales and purchases made in the course of conducting the business for at least two years after making the final entry of any purchase, sale, or donation of an animal. The operator of an auction yard or the dealer shall show the record on demand to any investigator of the program or any peace officer.

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