§ 26-2-180. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture. “Contaminate” means to cause the loss of wholesomeness for human consumption. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 335, § 1.
§ 26-2-181. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to govern the sampling and inspection of animals, poultry, and products quarantined or detained pursuant to this article and to implement and enforce this article. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 335, § 5.
§ 26-2-182. Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination — Inspection and Quarantine; Notice to Owners or Keepers
The Commissioner or his duly authorized representative is authorized to inspect and quarantine or detain upon the premises where found any animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products suspected of bearing or containing a residue of any pesticide, insecticide, herbicide, drug, or any substance that would cause the resultant meat or product to be deemed […]
§ 26-2-183. Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination — Sampling; Removal From Quarantine on Order of Commissioner
All animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products suspected of bearing or containing a contaminating residue shall be quarantined or detained at the premises where found until sufficient sampling conducted under the authority of the Commissioner has been completed to determine that the resultant meat or product is wholesome and fit for human consumption. No […]
§ 26-2-184. Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination — Destruction; Compliance With Federal Tolerances
If animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products quarantined or detained contain such contaminating residue that remains in excess of a safe level for human consumption, the Commissioner is authorized to order the animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products to be destroyed in a manner prescribed for the particular contaminating residue. Tolerances established by […]
§ 26-2-185. Injunctions
In addition to the remedies provided in this article and notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy at law and notwithstanding the pendency of any criminal prosecution, the Commissioner is authorized to apply to the superior courts of this state for injunctive relief. Such courts shall have the jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, […]
§ 26-2-186. Penalties
Any person who violates this article or the rules and regulations promulgated under this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 335, § 6.