Sec. 27. (a) If a condition exists in an official establishment that may adversely affect the wholesomeness of meat, poultry, meat food products, or meat byproducts prepared or processed in the official establishment, the state veterinarian may suspend state meat or poultry inspection until the condition is remedied.
(b) After notice and hearing in compliance with IC 4-21.5, the board may revoke state meat and poultry inspection from an official establishment if the person in authority at the establishment repeatedly and persistently fails to comply with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-29.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 17. Animal Health and Animal Products
Chapter 5. Meat and Poultry Inspection; Humane Slaughter Act
15-17-5-3. Designation of Board
15-17-5-5. Powers of Board or State Veterinarian
15-17-5-6. Prohibitions Regarding Livestock and Poultry Products
15-17-5-8. Anesthetic Measures Before Severance of Carotid Arteries
15-17-5-9. Granting of Inspection Service
15-17-5-10. Completion of Inspection; Reasonable Access
15-17-5-12. Duty of Board to Provide Inspection Service; Fee
15-17-5-13. No Inspection for Products Not Intended for Use as Human Food
15-17-5-14. Inspection of Bison, Farm Raised Cervidae, or Ratitae
15-17-5-16. Prohibition Against Use of Official Device, Mark, or Certificate
15-17-5-17. Violations; Penalties
15-17-5-18. Schedule of Slaughter
15-17-5-19. Duties of Establishments
15-17-5-20. Detention of Livestock or Poultry Products or Animals Pending Investigation
15-17-5-21. Procedures for Seizure and Condemnation of Article or Animal
15-17-5-22. Investigatory Powers of State Veterinarian
15-17-5-23. No Right Against Self-Incrimination
15-17-5-24. Failure to Obey Subpoena or Other Requirement
15-17-5-25. Falsifying or Interfering With Documentary Evidence or Inspection
15-17-5-26. Failure to File Report; Forfeiture After Notice of Default
15-17-5-27. Adverse Conditions in Official Establishment
15-17-5-28. Powers of State Veterinarian or Board Upon Finding of Adverse Conditions
15-17-5-29. Notice of Violation; Right to Counsel; Hearing