(a) The Act and this Chapter shall not apply:
- (1) During medical research;
- (2) During examination, testing, individual treatment, or operation for veterinary purposes;
- (3) During transportation;
- (4) During rodeo exhibitions, state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions;
- (5) During slaughter when performed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 19501) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to humane methods of slaughter, and other applicable laws and regulations;
- (6) To a breeding pig during the five-day period prior to the breeding pig's expected date of giving birth, and any day that the breeding pig is nursing piglets; or
- (7) During temporary periods for animal husbandry purposes for no more than six hours in any 24-hour period, and no more than 24 hours total in any 30-day period.
Note: Authority cited: Section 25993, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 25992, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New section filed 9-1-2022; operative 9-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 35). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.