Chapter 6.08 ANIMAL FOOD

Chapter 6.08
ANIMAL FOOD

Sections:

6.08.010 Permit to produce, process, sell, etc.—When required—Exceptions.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, either as principal, owner, agent, servant, employee, or otherwise to produce, treat, mix, handle, prepare, possess, sell, give away, or otherwise dispose of, within the city of South Gate, California, any animal flesh, meat, tissue or matter of any kind which is produced, designed, intended, treated, or prepared for consumption by any animal or animals, or fowl or fowls, without a permit, in writing, so to do first had and obtained from the city council, and a further permit, in writing, so to do, first had and obtained from the health officer of the city or person performing the functions of health officer for the city; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed as applying to the handling or sale, by manufacturers, wholesalers or retailers who observe and comply with each and all of the applicable laws of the state of California including Food and Agriculture Section 19200 et seq. and who hold duly issued business licenses from the city, of any such animal product, flesh, meat, tissue or matter of any kind in original containers or packages and which said containers or packages have been sealed, sewn, molded, pressed, bottled or otherwise enclosed inside or outside of the boundaries of the city, to the owner or owners, or person or persons in possession or control, or acting for or on behalf of, any animal or animals, or fowl or fowls, by or for which such products, flesh, meat, tissue or matter are to be furnished or ultimately consumed.

The attention of all persons is hereby specifically called to the provisions of Chapter 4 of Division 21 (Sections 28000 to 28004) inclusive of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California applying to products of the nature above mentioned.

(Ord. 2011 § 1 Exh. A (part), 8-27-96: Ord. 361 § 1, as amended by Ord. 585, 9-2-47)

6.08.020 Penalty for violation.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the city jail, or in the county jail of Los Angeles County, California, as the committing magistrate may direct, for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.

(Ord. 2011 § 1 Exh. A (part), 8-27-96: Ord. 361 § 2, 7-5-38)