Proposition 6

Criminal Law. Prohibition on Slaughter of Horses and Sale of Horsemeat for Human Consumption.

November 03, 1998

 


This measure prohibits both the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the sale of horsemeat for human consumption in California. In addition, horses could not be sent out of California for slaughter in other states or countries for human consumption. Under the measure horses include any horse, pony, burro, or mule. The measure establishes felony and misdemeanor criminal penalties for violations of these provisions.