ARTICLE 7. Dead Animal Haulers [19320. - 19322.]

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 7.
in effect

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 19320. Section 19320.

All persons engaged in the business of hauling of dead cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses or other large domesticated animals or parts of the carcasses of any animal that died otherwise than by slaughter shall be licensed by the department.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 19321. Section 19321.

The application for a license 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) All vehicles that are to be registered pursuant to Section 19354. (c) Such other information as the director may by regulation require.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 19322. Section 19322.

The secretary, after notice and hearing, may refuse to issue a license unless he finds that the applicant: (a) Is properly equipped to engage in the business of dead animal hauling. (b) Has never been convicted of a felony involving adulterated or misbranded food. (c) Demonstrates character, responsibility, and good faith suitable for carrying on the business to be licensed.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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