§ 106-549.15 – Definitions.
106-549.15. Definitions. As used in this Article, except as otherwise specified, the following terms shall have the meanings stated below: (1) "Adulterated" shall apply to any carcass, part thereof, meat or meat food product under one or more of the following circumstances: a. If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may […]
§ 106-549.16 – Statement of purpose.
106-549.16. Statement of purpose. Meat and meat food products are an important source of the nation’s total supply of food. It is essential in the public interest that the health and welfare of consumers be protected by assuring that meat and meat food products distributed to them are wholesome, not adulterated, and properly marked, labeled, […]
§ 106-549.17 – Inspection of animals before slaughter; humane methods of slaughtering.
106-549.17. Inspection of animals before slaughter; humane methods of slaughtering. (a) For the purpose of preventing the use in intrastate commerce, as hereinafter provided, of meat and meat food products which are adulterated, the Commissioner shall cause to be made, by inspectors appointed for that purpose, an examination and inspection of all cattle, sheep, swine, […]
§ 106-549.18 – Inspection; stamping carcass.
106-549.18. Inspection; stamping carcass. For the purposes hereinbefore set forth the Commissioner shall cause to be made by inspectors appointed for that purpose, as hereinafter provided, a post mortem examination and inspection of the carcasses and parts thereof of all cattle, sheep, swine, goats, fallow deer, red deer, bison, horses, mules, and other equines, capable […]