California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §27061: It is unlawful for any person to sell poultry meat which contains added moisture in excess of 4 percent by weight, or in excess of any greater amount that may be established by regulations of the dire

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It is unlawful to sell poultry meat with added moisture exceeding 4 percent by weight, or any higher limit set by the director's regulations.

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It is unlawful for any person to sell poultry meat which contains added moisture in excess of 4 percent by weight, or in excess of any greater amount that may be established by regulations of the director as necessary in good commercial processing techniques consistent with protection of the interests of the consuming public.

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