Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 897.2

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 897.2 - Conditions for Providing Additional Inspection Service at Slaughterhouses

Additional brand inspection services will be provided under the following conditions:

(a) Upon request in advance by the slaughterhouse operator to the inspector. Such requests shall be given at least one day in advance of the inspection.
(b) The slaughterhouse operator shall pay the Director an amount sufficient to reimburse the Department for the cost of the inspection service provided.

Fees for additional service are an expense of the slaughterer and shall not be an added charge to the consignor or seller of the livestock.

(c) Reimbursement will be based upon a pre-determined hourly rate, established under the provisions of Section 897.4 of this Code. The rate is to be charged from the time the brand inspector arrives at the slaughterhouse. There will always be a minimum charge of one hour.
(d) All moneys due for such additional service shall be collected at the same time that brand inspection fees are collected as provided in Division 10, Chapter 6, Article 9 (commencing with Section 21281) of the Food and Agricultural Code.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 897.2