§ 26-2-159. Promulgation of Regulations
The Department of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate proper regulations for the carrying out of Code Sections 26-2-157 and 26-2-158, this Code section, and Code Sections 26-2-160 and 26-2-161 and to assist prosecuting attorneys in the enforcement thereof. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 475, § 4; Ga. L. 2003, p. 140, § 26. Code Commission […]
§ 26-2-160. Sale of Dog Meat for Human Consumption; Label on Packages
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to distribute or offer for sale for human consumption any dog meat in the State of Georgia; and all dog meat sold in this state for any purpose, other than human consumption, shall be sold in packages only. The packages shall carry a label showing […]
§ 26-2-161. Penalty for Violations of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160
Any person, firm, or corporation violating the terms of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof shall be fined an amount not exceeding $1,000.00 or imprisoned for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both, at the discretion of the court. History. Ga. L. 1943, […]
§ 26-2-155. Food Service Establishment Display of Information if Serving Imported Beef
All food service establishments in this state, as defined in Code Section 26-2-370, which serve carcass beef, or cuts derived from such carcass, imported from a foreign country, shall conspicuously display or attach to their menus the words: “We serve beef imported from a foreign country.” Any person, firm, or corporation who violates this Code […]
§ 26-2-156. Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption or Other Purposes
No person, partnership, association, corporation, or firm shall slaughter a horse in this state for the purpose of selling or offering for sale for human consumption or for other than human consumption the horse meat derived from such slaughtered animal unless: Such horse shall have remained on the business premises for at least four consecutive […]
§ 26-2-157. Sale of Horse Meat — Sign; Label
No horse meat shall be sold or offered for sale in this state for human consumption unless at the place of sale there shall be posted in a conspicuous location a sign bearing the words “HORSE MEAT FOR SALE.” No sausage, ground meat, canned, or processed meat containing horse meat shall be sold for human […]
§ 26-2-158. Sale of Horse Meat — Seller to Inform Purchaser
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell horse meat in any form for human consumption unless the person, firm, or corporation selling the meat shall inform the purchaser thereof at the time of sale that the purchaser is obtaining horse meat. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 475, § 3.
§ 26-2-150. Legislative Intent
The General Assembly declares that purchasers and consumers have a right to expect and demand honesty and fair practices in the sale of meat for human consumption. It is the purpose of this Code section and Code Sections 26-2-151 through 26-2-154 to ensure that honest, fair, and ethical practices are followed in the advertising and […]
§ 26-2-151. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Deceptive Advertising of Meat
The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary or convenient to carry out Code Section 26-2-150, this Code section, and Code Sections 26-2-152 through 26-2-154 and to prevent the deceptive advertising of meat. History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 1030, § 4; Ga. L. 2003, p. 140, § 26.
§ 26-2-152. Advertisement or Sale of Beef, Pork, and Lamb; “Bait and Switch” Advertising
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, company, or corporation to advertise, sell, or offer for sale any carcass cuts of beef, pork, or lamb without prominently disclosing the price per pound of such beef, pork, or lamb in all such advertisements or on the packaging or display case in which the meat […]