§ 26-2-205. Wholesomeness Inspection of Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Products Offered for Sale; Inspection of Livestock Slaughtered; Marking System for Inspection Purposes; Standards and Specifications; Exception
The Commissioner is authorized to adopt and maintain an adequate system of wholesomeness inspection as to all meat, poultry, or dairy products offered for sale in this state. He shall be authorized to employ or designate qualified personnel necessary to maintain such inspection program. The Commissioner is authorized to require an ante mortem and post-mortem […]
§ 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 […]
§ 26-2-206. Wholesomeness Inspection of Meat, Poultry, or Dairy Processing Plants on Cost Basis or Less
The Commissioner is authorized to make the wholesomeness inspection provided in Code Section 26-2-205 available to meat, poultry, or dairy processing plants licensed under this article on the basis of actual costs. He is further authorized when sufficient funds are available to make such service available without cost. History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 168, § […]
§ 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 […]
§ 26-2-207. Dairy Equipment and Premises to Be Maintained in Clean and Sanitary Condition; Supply of Clean, Pure Water; Adequate Drainage
No person shall operate a dairy within this state unless the equipment and premises shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Each dairy shall have an adequate supply of clean, pure water and an adequate supply of clean, hot water and adequate drainage of the premises. History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 748, § […]
§ 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, […]
§ 26-2-208. Sale, Offer for Sale, or Possession of Dairy, Animal, or Poultry Products, Under Other Than Sanitary Conditions; When Conditions Other Than Sanitary Deemed to Exist
No person, firm, or corporation shall sell, offer for sale, or have in his possession for sale any dairy, animal, or poultry product or any by-product thereof that has been produced, manufactured, transported, handled, stored, or processed under other than sanitary conditions. Conditions other than sanitary shall be deemed to exist where any or all […]
§ 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.
§ 26-2-209. Permanent License for Meat Processing Plants; Revocation or Suspension; Notice and Hearing
To assure the protection of the consuming public, no person shall operate a meat processing plant in this state without having first obtained a permanent license from the Commissioner; provided, however, that any meat processing plant operating under a federal grant of inspection from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety Inspection Service, shall […]
§ 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.