Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-16-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This rule is established in order to implement the requirements of W. Va. Code § 19-2B-1 et seq., "Inspection of Meat and Poultry", and to maintain and administer an effective State-Federal Cooperative Meat and Poultry Inspection Program in the State of West Virginia by establishing requirements which equal those imposed by the applicable provisions of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (34 Stat. 1260) as amended by the Wholesome Meat Act (81 Stat. 584, 84 Stat. 438, 92 Stat. 1069, U.S.C., Sec. 601 et seq.), and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (71 Stat. 441), as amended by the Wholesome Poultry Products Act (82 Stat. 791; U.S.C. 451 et seq.). This rule establishes general operating procedures, requirements and standards in the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Meat and Poultry Inspection Division. 1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 19-2B-3. 1.3. Filing Date. -- April 13, 2021 1.4. Effective Date. -- May 3, 2021 1.5. Sunset Date. -- This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect August 1, 2031.