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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 26-2-1. Definitions of and Standards for Lard, Mixed Edible Fats, and Cottonseed Oils - The standards for lard, mixed edible fats, and cottonseed oils...
§ 26-2-2. Meat, Fish, and Poultry to Be Sold by Net Weight; Exceptions; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 75, §§ 1, 2.
§ 26-2-3. Obstruction of Inspectors and Others in Performance of Duties - Any manufacturer, dealer, or other person who shall impede, obstruct,...
§ 26-2-4. Labeling, Sale, or Advertising of Spring Water - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Adulteration and Misbranding of Food
§ 26-2-20. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Georgia Food Act.”...
§ 26-2-21. Definitions - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-22. Prohibited Acts - The following acts and the causing thereof within this state...
§ 26-2-23. Injunctions for Violations of Code Section 26-2-22 - In addition to the remedies provided for in this article,...
§ 26-2-24. Penalty for Violation of Code Section 26-2-22; Exceptions - Any person who violates Code Section 26-2-22 shall be guilty...
§ 26-2-25. Licensing of Food Sales Establishments; Revocation; Notice and Hearing; Transferability; Posting of License; Fees; Rules and Regulations - Click to view History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 66, §...
§ 26-2-26. When Food Deemed Adulterated - A food shall be deemed to be adulterated if: History....
§ 26-2-27. Poisonous or Deleterious Substances in Food; Exception for Required Substances - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 13.
§ 26-2-27.1. Testing of Specimens From Food Processing Centers; Consistency in Standards; Cost; Retention of Records From Testing; Exemption - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-27.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-28. When Food Deemed Misbranded - A food shall be deemed to be misbranded if: However,...
§ 26-2-29. Misleading Advertisements; Certain Practices Declared Misleading - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 14; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-30. Factors to Be Taken Into Account in Determining Whether Labels or Advertisements Are Misleading - If an article is alleged to be misbranded because the...
§ 26-2-30.1. Beef Produced Without Antibiotics or Growth Hormones; “Georgia Lean” Beef - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-30.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-32. Honey and Imitation Honey Labels - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 450, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-33. Enforcement of Article by Commissioner; Employment of Personnel - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-34. Promulgation of Regulations; Notice and Hearing for Proposed Amendments; Variances or Waivers - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-34.1. Confidential Information - The following information, records, and data obtained by the Department...
§ 26-2-35. Food Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 9.
§ 26-2-36. Right of Entry in Food Establishments and Transport Vehicles; Examination of Samples Obtained - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 16; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-37. Temporary Permits - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 12.
§ 26-2-38. Detention or Embargo of Adulterated or Misbranded Food - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-39. Summaries of Judgments, Decrees, and Court Orders; Dissemination of Information in the Interest of Health and Protection of Consumers Against Fraud - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 17.
§ 26-2-40. Minor Violations of Article - Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the...
§ 26-2-41. Prosecution of Violations; Notice to Defendant Prior to Institution of Criminal Proceeding - It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to...
Article 3 - Meat Inspection
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 26-2-60. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Georgia Meat Inspection...
§ 26-2-61. Legislative Intent - Meat and meat food products are an important source of...
§ 26-2-62. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (13.1) “Nontraditional livestock”...
§ 26-2-63. Federal and State Cooperation - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 20. U.S. Code....
§ 26-2-64. Concurrent Enforcement Jurisdiction - Consistent with the Federal Meat Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. Section...
Part 2 - Enforcement of Article
§ 26-2-80. Promulgation of Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate, from time to time,...
§ 26-2-81. Powers of Commissioner; Access to Documentary Evidence and Witnesses; False Reports; Failure to File Reports - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 27; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-82. Administrative Penalties; Judicial Review - The Commissioner, in order to enforce this article or any...
§ 26-2-83. Withdrawal of Meat Inspection Service - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 21.
§ 26-2-84. Detention of Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products Suspected of Being Adulterated or Misbranded; Removal of Official Marks - Whenever any carcass, part of a carcass, meat, or meat...
§ 26-2-85. Seizure and Condemnation of Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products; Release Bond; Costs - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 23; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-86. Injunctions - In addition to other remedies provided for in this article,...
§ 26-2-87. Minor Violations - Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the...
§ 26-2-88. Penalties for Fraud or Distribution of Adulterated Articles; Penalties for Slaughter or Distribution of Diseased or Cancerous Animals - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, §§ 25, 29; Ga....
Part 3 - Inspection of Animals, Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products; Adulteration and Misbranding
§ 26-2-100. Duties of Inspectors - The Commissioner shall appoint, from time to time, inspectors to...
§ 26-2-100.1. Examinations and Inspections of Nontraditional Livestock Carcasses, Meats, and Meat Food Products - All examinations and inspections of nontraditional livestock carcasses and parts...
§ 26-2-101. Inspections and Examinations; Administration in Conjunction With Article 2 of This Chapter - All inspections and examinations made under this article shall be...
§ 26-2-102. Inspection of Animals Prior to Slaughter or Preparation; Examination and Slaughtering of Diseased Animals; Examination and Inspection of Method; Right of Commissioner to Deny or Suspend Inspections - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-103. Post-Mortem Inspection and Marking of Carcasses and Parts; Disposition of Condemned Carcasses and Parts; Reinspection; Removal of Inspectors - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-104. Inspection of Carcasses, Parts, Meat, and Meat Products Brought Into or Returned to Slaughtering or Packing Establishments; Limitations on Entry of Carcasses, Parts, Meat, and Meat Products - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-105. Inspection of Meat Food Products Where Prepared; Inspection Markings; Disposition of Condemned Meat Food Products; Removal of Inspectors - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 6.
§ 26-2-106. Inspection of Meat and Meat Food Products in Retail and Other Food Service Establishments; Disposition of Condemned Meat; Sale or Display of Noninspected Meat or Meat Food Products - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 56, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-107. Labeling of Meat, Meat Food Products, and Carcasses; Standards and Definitions; Use of False or Misleading Labels or Containers - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 7.
§ 26-2-108. Sanitary Inspections of Slaughter and Packing Establishments; Sanitation Regulations; Labeling Adulterated Meat and Meat Food Products - The Commissioner shall cause to be made, by experts in...
§ 26-2-109. Inspection of Animals and Food Products Thereof Slaughtered and Prepared at Nighttime - The Commissioner shall cause an examination and inspection of all...
§ 26-2-110. Slaughter, Preparation, Sale, or Transportation of Animals, Meat, or Meat Food Products Generally - No person, firm, or corporation shall, with respect to any...
§ 26-2-110.1. Approved Methods for Handling and Slaughtering of Animals; Designation by Commissioner of Methods of Handling and Slaughtering - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 657, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-111. Labeling and Preparation of Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products of Equines - No person, firm, or corporation shall sell, transport, offer for...
§ 26-2-112. Inspection Exceptions; Labeling and Handling of Custom Slaughtered and Prepared Meat or Meat Food Products - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 14; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-113. Storage and Handling Regulations for Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products - The Commissioner may by regulations prescribe conditions under which carcasses,...
§ 26-2-114. Fraudulent Practices - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 11.
§ 26-2-115. Use of “Georgia” in Trademark, Trade Name, Service Mark, or Advertisement - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 757, § 1. Cross references....
§ 26-2-116. Applicability of Part to Federally Inspected Slaughtering and Packing Establishments - The ante mortem, post-mortem, and sanitary inspection services provided for...
Part 4 - Meat Processors and Related Industries
§ 26-2-130. Buying, Selling, Transporting, or Receiving of Dead, Dying, Disabled, or Diseased Animals - No person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of...
§ 26-2-131. Registration of Dealers in Dead, Dying, Diseased, or Disabled Animals - No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in business as...
§ 26-2-132. Maintenance and Inspection of Records - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 17; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-133. Identification of Carcasses, Meat, or Meat Food Products Not Intended for Human Use - No person, firm, or corporation shall buy, sell, transport, offer...
Article 4 - Advertisement and Sale of Meat Generally
§ 26-2-150. Legislative Intent - The General Assembly declares that purchasers and consumers have a...
§ 26-2-151. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Deceptive Advertising of Meat - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate and adopt...
§ 26-2-152. Advertisement or Sale of Beef, Pork, and Lamb; “Bait and Switch” Advertising - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 1030, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-153. Sale of Partial or Whole Carcasses - It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, company,...
§ 26-2-154. Penalty for Violation of Code Sections 26-2-150 Through 26-2-153 - Any person, partnership, firm, company, or corporation violating the provisions...
§ 26-2-155. Food Service Establishment Display of Information if Serving Imported Beef - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 917, §§ 1, 2.
§ 26-2-156. Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption or Other Purposes - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 846, §§ 1, 3. Cross...
§ 26-2-157. Sale of Horse Meat — Sign; Label - No horse meat shall be sold or offered for sale...
§ 26-2-158. Sale of Horse Meat — Seller to Inform Purchaser - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation...
§ 26-2-159. Promulgation of Regulations - The Department of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate proper regulations...
§ 26-2-160. Sale of Dog Meat for Human Consumption; Label on Packages - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation...
§ 26-2-161. Penalty for Violations of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160 - Any person, firm, or corporation violating the terms of Code...
Article 5 - Animals Suspected of Bearing Any Residue Causing Contaminated Meat
§ 26-2-180. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-181. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to...
§ 26-2-182. Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination — Inspection and Quarantine; Notice to Owners or Keepers - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 335, § 2. Cross references....
§ 26-2-183. Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination — Sampling; Removal From Quarantine on Order of Commissioner - All animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products suspected of...
§ 26-2-184. Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination — Destruction; Compliance With Federal Tolerances - If animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products quarantined or...
§ 26-2-185. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this article and...
§ 26-2-186. Penalties - Any person who violates this article or the rules and...
Article 6 - Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Processing Plants
§ 26-2-200. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-201. Supervision and Control of Sanitary Conditions in Dairies and Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Processing Plants; Designation of Inspectors - History. Ga. L. 1914, p. 148, § 1; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-202. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1914, p. 148, § 1; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-203. Power of Inspection - In the performance of his duties, the Commissioner or any...
§ 26-2-204. Inspection of Dairy, Meat, or Poultry Plants; Correction of Unsanitary Conditions; Take and Test Samples; Evidentiary Value Thereof - The Commissioner shall cause to be inspected at such times...
§ 26-2-205. Wholesomeness Inspection of Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Products Offered for Sale; Inspection of Livestock Slaughtered; Marking System for Inspection Purposes; Standards and Specifications; Exception - The Commissioner is authorized to adopt and maintain an adequate...
§ 26-2-206. Wholesomeness Inspection of Meat, Poultry, or Dairy Processing Plants on Cost Basis or Less - The Commissioner is authorized to make the wholesomeness inspection provided...
§ 26-2-207. Dairy Equipment and Premises to Be Maintained in Clean and Sanitary Condition; Supply of Clean, Pure Water; Adequate Drainage - No person shall operate a dairy within this state unless...
§ 26-2-208. Sale, Offer for Sale, or Possession of Dairy, Animal, or Poultry Products, Under Other Than Sanitary Conditions; When Conditions Other Than Sanitary Deemed to Exist - History. Ga. L. 1914, p. 148, § 2; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-209. Permanent License for Meat Processing Plants; Revocation or Suspension; Notice and Hearing - To assure the protection of the consuming public, no person...
§ 26-2-210. Permanent License for Poultry Processing Plants; Filing at Place of Business; Transferability; Suspension or Revocation; Notice and Hearing - To assure the protection of the consuming public, no person...
§ 26-2-211. Statistics on Animals and Poultry Slaughtered; Maintenance of Records - The Commissioner shall maintain a system by which accurate statistics...
§ 26-2-212. County and Municipal Ordinances Dealing With Meats, Poultry, and Dairy Products - Nothing in this article shall prevent the governing authority of...
§ 26-2-213. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this article and...
§ 26-2-213.1. Applicability to Individuals and Entities Governed by Federal Acts - The requirements of this article shall apply to persons, firms,...
§ 26-2-214. Inspection of Federally Inspected Meat, Poultry, or Dairy Products; Exception for Horse Slaughter Operations - History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 168, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-215. Penalty - Any person who violates this article or rules and regulations...
Article 7 - Milk and Milk Products
§ 26-2-230. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-2-231. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Definitions - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 2; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-231. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Definitions - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 2; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-232. Duties of Commissioner Generally - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, §§ 1, 19; Code...
§ 26-2-233. Promulgation and Amendment of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 19; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-234. Applications for Licenses and Permits; Duration of Licenses; Renewal of Licenses; Procedure for Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of Licenses - Application for all licenses and permits provided for in this...
§ 26-2-235. License Requirements — Cream Testers - No person shall act as a cream tester unless he...
§ 26-2-238. Standards and Requirements Generally - The standards and requirements of the May, 2005, Amended Version...
§ 26-2-239. Standards and Requirements for Frozen Desserts Generally - The standards and requirements for standardized frozen desserts, specifically ice...
§ 26-2-240. Adulterated Ice Cream - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 11; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-241. Testing of Milk, Cream, or Other Dairy Products - In determining the value of milk, cream, or other dairy...
§ 26-2-242. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Standards and Requirements as to Sale of Milk and Milk Products Generally; Labeling; Sale of Ungraded Milk, Raw Whole Milk, Condensed or Evaporated Milk - History. Code 1933, § 42-614, enacted by Ga. L. 1961,...
§ 26-2-242. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Standards and Requirements as to Sale of Milk and Milk Products Generally; Labeling; Sale of Ungraded Milk, Raw Whole Milk, Condensed or Evaporated Milk - History. Code 1933, § 42-614, enacted by Ga. L. 1961,...
§ 26-2-243. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Intermingling of Grade a Milk or Milk Products With Other Grades; Inspections; Permit Requirements; Enforcement Powers of Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 19; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-243. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Intermingling of Grade a Milk or Milk Products With Other Grades; Inspections; Permit Requirements; Enforcement Powers of Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 19; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-244. Standards and Conditions for Importation of Milk and Milk Products - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 20; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-245. Condemnation and Coloring of Milk and Milk Products Produced, Processed, or Delivered in Violation of Laws of State - Any milk or milk product shipped into this state or...
§ 26-2-246. Furnishing of Records by Persons Operating Under Article - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, §§ 9, 16; Code...
§ 26-2-247. Enforcement of Article Generally - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 19; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-248. Injunctions - Any person, firm, or corporation subject to this article and...
§ 26-2-249. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Unlawful Acts - It shall be unlawful: History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280,...
§ 26-2-249. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Unlawful Acts - It shall be unlawful: History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280,...
§ 26-2-250. Penalties for Violations of Article - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
Article 8 - Eggs
§ 26-2-260. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-261. Classification of Eggs - Click to view The weight tolerance, per dozen, where eggs...
§ 26-2-262. Registration of Entities Dealing in Eggs - All wholesalers, commission merchants, brokers, retailers, and dealers of any...
§ 26-2-263. License Required for Wholesaler or Egg Handler; Grounds for Suspension or Revocation; Transferability; Exemption - History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 364, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-264. Sales by Entities Dealing in Eggs; Exemption of Producers From Taxation and Licensing - It shall be unlawful for any wholesaler, commission merchant, broker,...
§ 26-2-265. Dealer’s Invoices of Sales to Be Furnished to Department of Agriculture on Request; Exception for Sales to Consumers - All dealers, wholesale or retail, shall be required to furnish...
§ 26-2-266. Inspectors and Assistants; Confiscation and Destruction of Eggs Found Unfit for Human Consumption - History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 364, § 10; Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-267. Promulgation of Rules, Regulations, Grades, and Standards; Powers of Inspectors - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate, issue, and...
§ 26-2-268. Information Labels Affixed to Cases of Eggs - History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 364, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-269. Placard to Be Displayed; Contents - All eggs offered for sale at retail shall be properly...
§ 26-2-270. Reciprocal Marketing Agreement to Vary Labeling Requirements - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to enter into reciprocal...
§ 26-2-271. “Withhold From Sale Orders”; Cost of Inspection and Release - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 639, § 3; Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-272. Licensing of Candlers and Graders of Eggs; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Qualifications; Temporary Work Without License - Each candler and grader of eggs offered for sale shall...
§ 26-2-273. Refrigeration and Other Handling Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-273 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-274. Penalty; Duty of Prosecuting Attorneys to Prosecute Violations - Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provisions of...
Article 9 - Grains and Bread
§ 26-2-290. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-291. Vitamins and Ingredients in Flour; Specification Changes; Milling Process - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 425, § 2.
§ 26-2-292. Vitamins and Ingredients in Bread; Specification Changes - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 425, § 3.
§ 26-2-293. Vitamins and Ingredients in Degerminated Corn Meal and Degerminated Hominy Grits; Specification Changes; Milling Process - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 425, § 4.
§ 26-2-294. Exemptions - The terms of this article shall not apply to: History....
§ 26-2-295. Labeling Requirements - It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale...
§ 26-2-296. Duties of Commissioner of Agriculture - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 425, § 7; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-297. Penalty - Any person who violates this article or the orders, rules,...
Article 10 - Fish and Other Seafoods
§ 26-2-310. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-311. Administration by Commissioner of Agriculture - It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Agriculture...
§ 26-2-312. Wholesale Fish Dealers’ Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 332, § 5;...
§ 26-2-313. Applications for Wholesale Fish Dealers’ Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 332, § 6.
§ 26-2-314. License Revocation - The license of any wholesale fish dealer is subject to...
§ 26-2-315. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Sanitation, Distribution, and Transportation of Fish and Seafoods - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to regulate and prescribe...
§ 26-2-316. Suitable Equipment and Sanitation for Wholesale Fish Dealers - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to require each wholesale...
§ 26-2-317. Traveling Fish Dealers; Equipment - No person shall be permitted as a traveling fish dealer...
§ 26-2-318. Inspection of Fish and Seafoods - It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Agriculture...
§ 26-2-320. Penalty - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...
Article 12 - Soft Drinks
§ 26-2-350. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-351. License for Manufacture and Bottling; Separate License for Each Business or Bottling or Manufacturing Plant - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 611, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-352. Sanitary Standards and Specifications for Manufacture, Bottling, and Distribution of Soft Drinks or Soft Drink Syrup; Adoption; Compliance With Food Laws - The Commissioner is charged with the enforcement of this article...
§ 26-2-353. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Administrative Personnel - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations...
§ 26-2-354. Suspension or Revocation of License; Hearing - Any license issued pursuant to this article may be suspended...
§ 26-2-355. Sanitary Inspection of Building, Area, Structure, Plant, or Vehicle Used in Manufacture, Bottling, or Distribution - The Commissioner or his authorized representatives shall have access, at...
§ 26-2-356. Applicability of Article to Dairy or Milk Processing or Distributing Plants Otherwise Licensed - Any dairy or milk processing or distributing plant licensed under...
§ 26-2-357. Penalty - Any person who violates this article or any sanitary standard...
Article 13 - Food Service Establishments
§ 26-2-370. [Effective Until January 1, 2023. See note.] Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-370. [Effective January 1, 2023. See note.] Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-371. [Effective Until January 1, 2023. See note.] Permits Issued by County Board of Health or Department of Public Health; Validity; Transferability; Rules and Regulations by Municipalities - It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a...
§ 26-2-371. [Effective January 1, 2023. See note.] Permits Issued by County Board of Health or Department of Public Health; Validity; Transferability; Rules and Regulations by Municipalities - It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a...
§ 26-2-372. Permits — Issuance; Suspension, Revocation, or Denial; Notice and Hearing - The Department of Public Health, or county boards of health...
§ 26-2-373. Promulgation of Rules, Regulations, and Standards by Department of Public Health and County Boards of Health; Exemption for Nonprofit Schools and Institutions Producing Own Milk - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 371, § 4; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-373.1. Use of Hair Nets or Hats by Food Preparers; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-373.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-374. Contents and Posting of Notices Relating to Assistance to Persons Choking; Relief From Civil Liability of Persons Rendering Emergency Aid - History. Code 1933, § 88-1004.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...
§ 26-2-375. Enforcement of Article; Inspection of Food Service and Food Sales Establishments - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 371, § 7; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-376. Review of Final Order or Determination by Department of Public Health; Appeal to Superior Court - Any person aggrieved by any final order or determination of...
§ 26-2-377. Penalty for Violation of Article - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...
§ 26-2-378. Meat Products That Contain Extenders to Be Displayed on Menus or Placards; Applicability to Minor Amounts of Extenders - History. Code 1933, § 88-1009, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 26-2-379. [Effective January 1, 2023] Recognition of Out of County Mobile Food Services; Unannounced Inspections; Fees; Notifications; Expedited Permitting; Regulation - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-379 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 14 - Nonprofit Food Sales and Food Service
§ 26-2-390. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-391. Permits for Nonprofit Food Sales and Food Service at Events; Duration of Permit; Issuance of Subsequent Permits - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-391 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-392. Standards for Food, Labeling, and Containers; Protection From Contamination; Temperature; Prohibited Foods; Utensils and Equipment; Ice; Transport to Other Location; Reuse at Another Event; Handwashing Facilities; Unapproved Facilities; U... - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-392 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-393. Enforcement of Article - The county or municipality issuing a permit for the operation...
Article 15 - Sale of Meat, Poultry, or Seafood From Mobile Vehicles
§ 26-2-410. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-411. Licensing and Inspection of Mobile Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-411 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-412. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt such rules...
§ 26-2-413. Penalty for Violations - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
Article 16 - Common-Sense Consumption
§ 26-2-430. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-2-431. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-432. Exemption From Liability of Food Distributors for Long-Term Consumption of Food - Except as provided in Code Section 26-2-433, a manufacturer, packer,...
§ 26-2-433. Exception to Nonliability of Food Distributors - The limitation of liability provided for in Code Section 26-2-432...
§ 26-2-434. Requirements of Complaint - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-434 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-435. Discovery - In any action exempted under Code Section 26-2-433, all discovery...
§ 26-2-436. Applicability - The provisions of this article shall apply to all covered...
Article 17 - Cooperation in Implementation of Federal Food Safety Modernization
§ 26-2-440. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-441. Designation of Cooperating Agency - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-441 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 18 - [Effective July 1, 2023] Raw Dairy
§ 26-2-450. [Effective July 1, 2023] Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-451. [Effective July 1, 2023] Raw Milk for Human Consumption - Raw milk for human consumption which is in compliance with...
§ 26-2-452. [Effective July 1, 2023] Enforcement by Commissioner - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-452 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-453. [Effective July 1, 2023] Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner shall have the power to adopt, amend, and...
§ 26-2-454. [Effective July 1, 2023] Permit Required - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-454 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-455. [Effective July 1, 2023] Examination of Raw Milk by Department; Adulterated Milk - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-455 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-456. [Effective July 1, 2023] Bottling, Packaging, and Sealing Raw Milk; Labeling - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-456 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-457. [Effective July 1, 2023] Sampling and Collection; Testing; Suspension of Permit; Analysis - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-457 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-458. [Effective July 1, 2023] Chemical, Bacteriological and Temperature Standards; Removing or Deactivating Microorganisms - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-458 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-459. [Effective July 1, 2023] Sanitation Requirements - All Grade “A” raw milk for human consumption shall be...
§ 26-2-460. [Effective July 1, 2023] Health Status of Animals; Testing - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-460 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-461. [Effective July 1, 2023] Reporting of Safety Concerns; Product Recall or Notifications to Consumers - Each producer of raw milk for human consumption shall develop...
§ 26-2-462. [Effective July 1, 2023] Revocation or Cancellation of Permit or License - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-462 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-463. [Effective July 1, 2023] Furnishing of Data and Statistics and Maintenance of Records by Operators - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-463 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-464. [Effective July 1, 2023] Enjoining Continuing Violations - Any person, firm, or corporation subject to this article or...
§ 26-2-465. [Effective July 1, 2023] Unlawful Activities - It shall be unlawful: History. Code 1981, § 26-2-465 ,...
§ 26-2-466. [Effective July 1, 2023] Violations - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...