Chapter

STANDARDS, LABELING, AND ADULTERATION OF FOOD

O.C.G.A. § 26-2-1— Lard, mixed edible fat, and edible cottonseed oil
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-2— Meat, fish, and poultry to be sold by net weight; excep- tions; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-3— Obstruction of inspectors and others in performance of duties
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-20— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-21— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-22— Prohibited acts
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-23— Injunctions for violations of Code Section 26-2-22
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-24— Penalty for violation of Code Section 26-2-22; excep- tions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-25— Licensing of food sales establishments
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-27— Poisonous or deleterious substances in food; exception for required substances
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-27.1— Testing of specimens from food processing centers; consistency in standards; cost; retention of records from testing; exemption
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-28— When food deemed misbranded
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-29— Misleading advertisements; certain practices declared misleading
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-30— Factors to be taken into account in determining whether labels or advertisements are misleading
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-30.1— Beef produced without antibiotics or growth hormones; “Georgia lean” beef
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-31— [Reserved] Repacking of flour, grits, hominy, and cornmeal; exceptions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-32— Honey and imitation honey labels
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-33— Enforcement of article by Commissioner; employment of personnel
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-34— Promulgation of regulations; notice and hearing for proposed amendments; variances or waivers
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-34.1— Confidential information
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-35— Food regulations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-36— Right of access to food establishments and transport vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-37— Temporary permits
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-38— Detention or embargo of adulterated or misbranded food
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-39— Publication of reports and dissemination of information in the interest of public health and consumer protection
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-40— Written notice or warning sufficient for minor violations of article
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-41— Prosecution of violations; notice to defendant prior to institution of criminal proceeding
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-60— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-61— Legislative intent
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-62— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-63— Federal and state cooperation
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-64— Concurrent enforcement jurisdiction
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-80— Promulgation of regulations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-81— Powers of Commissioner; reports
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-82— Administrative penalties; judicial review
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-83— Authority to refuse or withdraw meat inspection service
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-84— Detention of carcasses, meat, and meat food products suspected of being adulterated or misbranded; removal of official marks
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-85— Seizure and condemnation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-86— Injunctions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-87— Written notice or warning sufficient for minor violations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-88— Penalties for fraud or distribution of adulterated articles; penalties for slaughter or distribution of diseased or cancerous animals
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-100— Duties of inspectors
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-100.1— Examinations and inspections of nontraditional livestock carcasses, meats, and meat food products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-101— Inspections and examinations generally
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-102— Inspection of animals prior to slaughter or preparation; slaughtering and examination of diseased animals; refusal or suspension of inspections
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-103— Post-mortem inspection and marking of carcasses and parts; disposition of condemned carcasses and parts; reinspection; removal of inspectors
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-104— Inspection of carcasses, parts, meat, and meat products brought into or returned to slaughtering or packing establishments; limitations on entry of carcasses, parts, meat, and meat products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-105— Inspection of meat food products where prepared; inspection markings; disposition of condemned meat food products; removal of inspectors
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-106— Inspection of meat and meat food products in retail and other food service establishments; disposition of condemned meat; sale or display of noninspected meat or meat food products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-107— Labeling of meat, meat food products, and carcasses; standards and definitions; use of false or misleading labels or containers
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-108— Sanitary inspections of slaughter and packing establishments; sanitation regulations; labeling adulterated meat and meat food products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-109— Timing of examination and inspection of slaughtered animals and food products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-110— Slaughter, preparation, sale, or transportation of animals, meat, or meat food products generally
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-110.1— Approved methods for handling and slaughtering of animals; designation by Commissioner of methods of handling and slaughtering
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-111— Labeling and preparation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products of equines
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-112— Inspection exceptions; labeling and handling of custom slaughtered and prepared meat or meat food products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-113— Storage and handling regulations for carcasses, meat, and meat food products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-114— Fraudulent practices
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-115— Use of “Georgia” in trademark, trade name, service mark, or advertisement
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-116— Applicability of part to federally inspected slaughtering and packing establishments
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-130— Buying, selling, transporting, or receiving of dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animals
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-131— Registration of dealers in dead, dying, diseased, or disabled animals
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-132— Maintenance and inspection of records
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-133— Identification of carcasses, meat, or meat food products not intended for human use
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-150— Legislative intent
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-151— Promulgation of rules and regulations regarding deceptive advertising of meat
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-152— Advertisement or sale of beef, pork, and lamb; “bait and switch” advertising
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-153— Sale of partial or whole carcasses
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-154— Penalty for violation of Code Sections 26-2-150 through 26-2-153
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-155— Food service establishment display of information if serving imported beef
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-156— Slaughter of horses for human consumption or other purposes
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-157— Signage and label required for sale of horse meat
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-158— Disclosure required for sale of horse meat
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-159— Promulgation of regulations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-160— Sale of dog meat restricted; packaging and label requirements
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-161— Penalty for violations of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2- 158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-180— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-181— Promulgation of rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-182— Inspection and quarantine of animals, poultry, or products suspected of contamination
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-183— Duration of quarantine or detention of animals, poultry, or products suspected of contamination
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-184— Orders for destruction of animals, poultry, or products suspected of contamination; compliance with federal tolerances
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-185— Injunctions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-186— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-200— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-201— Supervision and control of sanitary conditions in dairies and meat, poultry, and dairy processing plants; designation of inspectors
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-202— Promulgation of rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-203— Power of inspection
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-204— Inspection of dairies and meat, poultry, or dairy processing plants; right to take and test samples
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-205— Wholesomeness inspection of meat, poultry, and dairy products offered for sale; inspection of livestock slaughtered; marking system for inspection purposes
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-206— Wholesomeness inspection of meat, poultry, or dairy processing plants on cost basis or less
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-207— Sanitary condition of dairy equipment and premises; adequate supply and drainage of water
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-208— Sale, offer for sale, or possession of dairy, animal, or poultry products under conditions other than sanitary
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-209— Permanent license for meat processing plants
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-210— Permanent license for poultry processing plants
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-211— Statistics on animals and poultry slaughtered; maintenance of records
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-212— County and municipal ordinances dealing with meats, poultry, and dairy products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-213— Injunctions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-213.1— Applicability to individuals and entities governed by federal acts
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-214— Inspection of federally inspected meat, poultry, or dairy products; exception for horse slaughter opera- tions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-215— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-230— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-231— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-232— Duties of Commissioner generally
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-233— Promulgation and amendment of rules and regulations by Commissioner
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-234— Licensure procedure
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-235— Cream tester license
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-236— [Reserved] License requirements — Operators of milk and cream buying stations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-237— [Reserved] License requirements — Milk and cream brokers
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-238— Standards and requirements generally
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-239— Standards and requirements for frozen desserts generally
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-240— Adulterated ice cream
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-241— Testing of milk, cream, or other dairy products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-242— Standards and requirements for sale of milk and milk products
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-243— Intermingling of Grade A milk or milk products with other grades
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-245— Condemnation and coloring of milk and milk products produced, processed, or delivered in violation of laws of state
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-246— Furnishing of records by persons operating under article
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-247— Enforcement of article generally
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-248— Injunctions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-249— Unlawful acts
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-250— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-260— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-261— Classification of eggs
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-262— Registration of entities dealing in eggs
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-263— Egg wholesaler and handler licenses
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-264— Sales by entities dealing in eggs; exemption of producers from taxation and licensing
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-265— Dealer’s invoices of sales to be furnished to Department of Agriculture on request; exception for sales to consumers
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-266— Inspectors and assistants; confiscation and destruction of eggs found unfit for human consumption
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-267— Promulgation of rules, regulations, grades, and standards; powers of inspectors
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-268— Information labels affixed to cases of eggs
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-269— Placard to be displayed; contents
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-270— Reciprocal marketing agreement to vary labeling requirements
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-271— “Withhold From Sale Orders”; cost of inspection and release
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-272— Egg candler and grader licenses
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-273— Refrigeration and other handling requirements
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-274— Penalty; duty of prosecuting attorneys to prosecute violations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-290— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-291— Vitamins and ingredients in flour; specification changes; milling process
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-292— Vitamins and ingredients in bread; specification changes
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-293— Vitamins and ingredients in degerminated corn meal and degerminated hominy grits; specification changes; milling process
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-294— Exemptions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-295— Labeling requirements
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-296— Duties of Commissioner of Agriculture
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-297— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-310— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-311— Administration by Commissioner of Agriculture
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-312— Wholesale fish dealers’ licenses
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-313— Applications for wholesale fish dealers’ licenses
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-314— License revocation
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-315— Promulgation of rules and regulations regarding sanitation, distribution, and transportation of fish and seafoods
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-316— Suitable equipment and sanitation for wholesale fish dealers
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-317— Equipment for traveling fish dealers
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-318— Inspection of fish and seafoods
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-319— [Reserved] Allocation of license fees
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-320— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-350— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-351— License for manufacture and bottling; separate license for each business or bottling or manufacturing plant
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-352— Sanitary standards and specifications for the manufacture, bottling, and distribution of soft drinks or soft drink syrup
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-353— Promulgation of rules and regulations; administrative personnel
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-354— Suspension or revocation of license; hearing
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-355— Sanitary inspection of building, area, structure, plant, or vehicle used in the manufacture, bottling, or distribution of soft drinks or soft drink syrup
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-356— Applicability of article to dairy or milk processing or distributing plants otherwise licensed
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-357— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-370— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-372— Permits — Issuance; suspension, revocation, or denial; notice and hearing
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-373— Promulgation of rules, regulations, and standards by Department of Public Health and county boards of health; exemption for nonprofit schools and institutions producing own milk
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-373.1— Use of hair nets or hats by food preparers; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-374— Contents and posting of notices relating to assistance to persons choking; relief from civil liability of persons rendering emergency aid
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-375— Enforcement of article; inspection of food service and food sales establishments
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-376— Review of final order or determination by Department of Public Health; appeal to superior court
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-377— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-378— Disclosure of meat products that contain extenders; exception
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-379— Mobile food service establishment permits; inspections; fees
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-390— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-391— Permits for nonprofit food sales and food service at events; duration of permit; issuance of subsequent permits
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-392— Food safety standards for food sales and food service at events by nonprofit organizations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-393— Enforcement of article
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-410— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-411— Licensing and inspection of mobile vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-412— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-413— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-430— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-431— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-432— Exemption from liability of food distributors for longterm consumption of food
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-433— Exception to nonliability of food distributors
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-434— Requirements of complaint
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-435— Discovery
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-436— Applicability
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-440— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-441— Designation of cooperating agency
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-450— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-451— Raw milk for human consumption
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-452— Enforcement by Commissioner
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-453— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-454— Permit required
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-455— Examination of raw milk by department; adulterated milk
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-456— Bottling, packaging, and sealing raw milk; labeling
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-457— Sampling and collection; testing and analysis
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-458— Chemical, bacteriological, and temperature standards
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-459— Sanitation requirements
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-460— Health status of animals; testing and records
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-461— Reporting of safety concerns; product recall or notifications to consumers
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-462— Revocation or cancellation of permit or license
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-463— Furnishing of data and statistics and maintenance of records by operators
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-464— Enjoining continuing violations
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-465— Unlawful activities
O.C.G.A. § 26-2-466— Penalty