W. Va. Code R. § 61-23D-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-23D-4 - The Place of Slaughter and Processing of Nontraditional, Domesticated Animals
4.1. The slaughter and processing of nontraditional, domesticated animals may take place at any official plant.
4.2. The slaughter and processing of rabbits which are U.S. Inspected and intended for sale in commercial outlets shall take place in rabbit slaughterhouses or rabbit meat processing establishments constructed according to the technical and sanitary provisions of the incorporated Federal regulations (9 CFR, Part 354).
4.3. The slaughter of rabbits exempt from inspection as provided by subsections 6.2 or 6.3 of this rule may take place at any official plant or on such premises that are registered with the Commissioner for the purpose of rabbit slaughter and processing.
4.4. The slaughter and processing of nontraditional domesticated animals may be conducted at official plants provided that the slaughter and processing operations are separated in time or space from the slaughter and processing of cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. The carcasses of nontraditional, domesticated animals and products derived from these animals shall be kept physically separated and properly identified to avoid any possibility of commingling products.
4.5. The slaughter of rabbits exempt from inspection as provided by subsection 6.3 of this rule may take place at the same premises where they were raised if the premises is registered with the Commissioner and the slaughter and processing is performed in a sanitary manner.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-23D-4