Purpose declaration.

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  • (1) It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a meat and poultry inspection program in the state at least equal to the programs imposed under the:
    • (a) Federal Meat Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. Sec. 601 et seq.;
    • (b) Poultry Products Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. Sec. 451 et seq.;
    • (c) Humane Slaughter Act, 7 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.; and
    • (d) the Egg Product Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.
  • (2) The commissioner shall administer and enforce this chapter to accomplish the purpose described in Subsection (1).




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