Georgia Code, Title 26, Chapter 2, Article 5 - Animals Suspected of Bearing Any Residue Causing Contaminated Meat

• § 26-2-180 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture. (2) "Contaminate" means to cause the loss of wholesomeness for...
• § 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...
• § 26-2-182 - Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination -- Inspection and Quarantine; Notice to Owners or Keepers
  (a) The Commissioner or his duly authorized representative is authorized to inspect and quarantine or detain upon the premises where found any animals, poultry,...
• § 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...
• § 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...
• § 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...
• § 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.

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