5 chapters · 378 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-60 Short title
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This article may be cited as the “Georgia Meat Inspection Act.” History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 33.
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-61 Legislative intent
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Meat and meat food products are an important source of the nation’s total supply of food. It is essential to 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, …
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-62 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (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 render it injurious to health; …
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-63 Federal and state cooperation
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(a) The Georgia Department of Agriculture, acting by and through the Commissioner, is designated as the state agency which shall be responsible for cooperating with the secretary of agriculture of the United States under the provisions of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and other…