§ 19440. — 19440. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 303, Sec. 2.)

California § 19440.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code FAC: Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
• Div. 9.: DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY
• Part 3.: PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS
• Ch. 5.: CHAPTER 5. Horsemeat and Pet Food
• Art. 13.: ARTICLE 13. Penalties

Text

Any person who is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter is subject to imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both that imprisonment and fine; but if the violation is committed after a conviction of
that person under this section has become final, or the violation is committed with intent to defraud or mislead, the person shall be subject to imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or a fine of not more than fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000), or both that imprisonment and fine.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 303, Sec. 2. (AB 2378) Effective January 1, 2013.