Article 3. Pet Food And Horse Slaughterers of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 9. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 3.

Every person engaged in the business of slaughtering animals for pet food or horses for human food purposes shall first obtain a license pursuant to this chapter.

The application 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) Where each slaughterhouse in which he intends to operate is located and to whom it belongs.
  (c) The experience the applicant has in slaughtering.
  (d) Such other information as the director may, by regulation, require.

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.