Except for immediate consumption on the premises where sold or as one of several elements comprising a ready-to-eat meal sold as a unit for consumption elsewhere than on the premises where sold, all meat, meat products, poultry (whole or parts) and all seafood, except shellfish offered or exposed for sale or sold as food, shall be offered or exposed for sale and sold by weight. The following may be sold by weight, measure or count:
(1) Items sold for consumption on the premises.(2) Items sold as one of three or more different elements, excluding condiments, comprising a ready-to-eat meal sold as a unit for consumption elsewhere than on the premises where sold.(3) Ready-to-eat chickens and chicken parts cooked on the premises but not packaged in advance of sale.(4) Sandwiches when offered or exposed for sale on the premises where packed or produced and not intended for resale.1996, Dec. 18, P.L. 1028, No. 155, § 1, effective in 60 days.