(a) Livestock received under the provisions of section 1300.11 shall be sold, transferred, transported, or otherwise disposed of only as follows:

(b) If the receiving consignee is a person operating a slaughter establishment under inspection by the Department or United States Department of Agriculture, the livestock may be presented for inspection and disposition as provided pursuant to sections 18721 and 18722 of the Food and Agricultural Code and comparable provisions of the Federal Meat Inspection Act. The animals shall be slaughtered only at times specified by the Department, for an establishment under State inspection, or by the United States Department of Agriculture for a Federally inspected establishment. Such livestock need not be held for other inspections unless specifically required by the Department or United States Department of Agriculture; provided, however, records shall be prepared and maintained as required herein and such animals may not be sold, transferred, or transported to another person unless authorized by permit pursuant to this article;

(c) If the receiving consignee is a person licensed by the Department to slaughter animals for pet food, the livestock may be used for food purposes in accordance with the limitations of the license after passing inspection by the Department at the establishment. Records shall be prepared and maintained as required herein and such animals shall not be sold, transferred, or transported to another person unless authorized by permit;

(d) If the receiving consignee is a renderer licensed by the Department, the livestock may be killed and rendered without holding such animals for inspection unless specifically required by the permit or other order of the Department. Records shall be prepared and maintained as provided herein and such animals shall not be sold, transferred, or transported to another person unless authorized by permit pursuant to this article;

(e) If the receiving consignee is a saleyard or public stockyard, the livestock shall be held for inspection and proof of its identity furnished to the Department. Such animals may not be sold, transferred, or transported to another person except under permit of the Department. Records shall be prepared and maintained as provided herein.

(f) If the receiving consignee is a person engaged in the business of buying or transporting animals the livestock may be disposed of only in accordance with this regulation to a slaughter establishment under inspection by the Department or United States Department of Agriculture, to a licensed pet food slaughterer, to a licensed renderer or to a salesyard or public stockyard. Records shall be prepared and maintained as required herein and such animals shall not be sold, transferred or transported to another person or destination unless authorized by permit.