Section 19348.5 Of Article 8. General Provisions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 9. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 8.

. Every person who transports a live horse or horses to a slaughterhouse subject to licensing under this chapter shall provide such horse or horses with adequate food and water. A violation of this section shall constitute cruelty to an animal within the meaning of Section 597a of the Penal Code.