Section 22081 Of Article 3. Purchase And Sale Of Meat From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 10. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 3.

. A wholesaler of meat shall not purchase the meat of any animal except from any of the following:
  (a) A licensed slaughterer.
  (b) Another wholesaler having an established place of business.
  (c) An owner or producer of livestock which are slaughtered pursuant to Section 22007.