Any person, firm, or corporation violating the terms of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof shall be fined an amount not exceeding $1,000.00 or imprisoned for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both, at the discretion of the court.
History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 475, § 5; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 26.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Chapter 2 - Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food
Article 4 - Advertisement and Sale of Meat Generally
§ 26-2-150. Legislative Intent
§ 26-2-151. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Deceptive Advertising of Meat
§ 26-2-152. Advertisement or Sale of Beef, Pork, and Lamb; “Bait and Switch” Advertising
§ 26-2-153. Sale of Partial or Whole Carcasses
§ 26-2-154. Penalty for Violation of Code Sections 26-2-150 Through 26-2-153
§ 26-2-155. Food Service Establishment Display of Information if Serving Imported Beef
§ 26-2-156. Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption or Other Purposes
§ 26-2-157. Sale of Horse Meat — Sign; Label
§ 26-2-158. Sale of Horse Meat — Seller to Inform Purchaser
§ 26-2-159. Promulgation of Regulations
§ 26-2-160. Sale of Dog Meat for Human Consumption; Label on Packages
§ 26-2-161. Penalty for Violations of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160