§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 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 […]