§ 26-2-211. Statistics on Animals and Poultry Slaughtered; Maintenance of Records
The Commissioner shall maintain a system by which accurate statistics regarding the disposition of all animals or poultry slaughtered for human consumption in this state by licensees may be obtained. He shall require that each licensee maintain adequate records so as to ascertain the total number of animals or poultry slaughtered, processed, or disposed of […]
§ 26-2-241. Testing of Milk, Cream, or Other Dairy Products
In determining the value of milk, cream, or other dairy products by the use of the Babcock test, it shall be unlawful to give any false reading or in any way manipulate the test so as to give a higher or lower percent of butterfat than the milk, cream, or other dairy products actually contain, […]
§ 26-2-212. County and Municipal Ordinances Dealing With Meats, Poultry, and Dairy Products
Nothing in this article shall prevent the governing authority of any county or municipal corporation from adopting ordinances or resolutions providing for the inspection of meats, poultry, meat or poultry food products, and dairy products sold within its limits and to provide penalties for violation thereof; but no such ordinance or resolution shall conflict with […]
§ 26-2-242. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Standards and Requirements as to Sale of Milk and Milk Products Generally; Labeling; Sale of Ungraded Milk, Raw Whole Milk, Condensed or Evaporated Milk
Milk and milk products which are in compliance with this article and in compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered to the consuming public for the purpose of human consumption, provided the container in which the milk or milk product is sold, offered […]
§ 26-2-213. Injunctions
In addition to the remedies provided in this article and notwithstanding the existence of any remedy at law, the Commissioner is authorized to apply to the superior court and such court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, restraining order, or both, restraining any person from […]
§ 26-2-242. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Standards and Requirements as to Sale of Milk and Milk Products Generally; Labeling; Sale of Ungraded Milk, Raw Whole Milk, Condensed or Evaporated Milk
Milk and milk products which are in compliance with this article and in compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered to the consuming public for the purpose of human consumption, provided the container in which the milk or milk product is sold, offered […]
§ 26-2-213.1. Applicability to Individuals and Entities Governed by Federal Acts
The requirements of this article shall apply to persons, firms, corporations, establishments, animals, and articles regulated under the federal Meat Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 601, et seq., or the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 451, et seq., only to the extent provided for in said federal acts. Consistent with said federal […]
§ 26-2-214. Inspection of Federally Inspected Meat, Poultry, or Dairy Products; Exception for Horse Slaughter Operations
This article shall in no way be construed to apply or require further inspection of meat, poultry, or dairy products in this state when meat, poultry, or dairy products are required to be inspected by inspectors of the United States Department of Agriculture, provided the Georgia Department of Agriculture may inspect any business operations involving […]
§ 26-2-200. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture. “Meat” or “meat products” means the carcass or part of any carcass of any animal or fowl or any by-product thereof in any form. “Meat, poultry, or dairy processing plant” means: any abattoir, slaughterhouse, poultry killing or processing plant, milk depot, milk […]
§ 26-2-201. Supervision and Control of Sanitary Conditions in Dairies and Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Processing Plants; Designation of Inspectors
The Commissioner shall have supervision and control over the sanitary conditions of all dairies and meat, poultry, or dairy processing plants in this state. The Commissioner shall maintain an adequate system of inspection and shall employ or designate qualified personnel to assist in the administration of this article. He shall fix the compensation of all […]