Section 76201 Of Article 1. Declaration And General Provisions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 15. >> Article 1.

. The production, slaughtering, manufacturing and distributing of sheep and wool, and the products derived therefrom constitute an important industry of this state which not only provides substantial and necessary revenues for the state and employment for its citizens, but also furnishes essential food and fiber vital to the public health and welfare.