§ 19242

Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 1999.

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 slaughterhouse.
(b)Is properly equipped to engage in the business of slaughtering in a clean and sanitary manner.
(c)Has never been convicted of a felony involving adulterated or misbranded food.

Other sections in Article 3 - Pet Food and Horse Slaughterers

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