Section 25992.  


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  • Exceptions.This chapter shall not apply:

    (a) During scientific or agricultural research.

    (b) During examination, testing, individual treatment or operation for veterinary purposes.

    (c) During transportation.

    (d) During rodeo exhibitions, state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions.

    (e) During the slaughter of a covered animal 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 law and regulations.

    (f) To a pig during the seven-day period prior to the pig's expected date of giving birth.

(Added November 4, 2008, by initiative Proposition 2, Sec. 3. Operative January 1, 2015, by Sec. 5 of Prop. 2.)