SECTIONS 19260-19262 - California Statutes

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE

SECTION 19260-19262

19260. Every person engaged in the business of processing, packing,
or preparing fresh or frozen horsemeat or any other meat product for
use as pet food of any kind, shall first obtain a license pursuant
to this chapter, except those persons licensed pursuant to Chapter 10
(commencing with Section 113025) of Part 6 of Division 104 of the
Health and Safety Code.

19261. The application for a license shall be in a form which is
prescribed by the secretary and shall contain the following:
(a) The name and address of the applicant.
(b) Where each processing plant in which he intends to operate is
located and to whom it belongs.
(c) The experience the applicant has in processing.
(d) What interest or control the applicant has in any dead animal
hauler, rendering plant, or collection center.
(e) Any other information that the secretary may, by regulation,
require.

19262. The secretary, after notice and hearing, shall refuse to
issue a license unless he or she finds that the applicant satisfies
all of the following:
(a) Is qualified to operate a processing plant.
(b) Is properly equipped to engage in the business of processing
in a clean and sanitary manner.
(c) Has never been convicted of a felony involving adulterated or
misbranded food.