65-6a60. Supervision of operations; slaughtering operations; processing operations; work schedules. (a) No operation requiring inspection under article 6a of chapter 65 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, may be conducted unless it is conducted under the supervision of a representative of the secretary. All slaughtering of animals shall be done:
(1) Under the direct supervision of a representative of the secretary; and
(2) with reasonable speed, considering the official establishment's facilities.
The secretary may implement inspection procedures for processing operations that are different from the inspection procedures for slaughter operations. Processing procedures may include procedures that allow for varied frequency of inspection depending on the processing operations conducted.
(b) Each official establishment applying the mark of inspection shall submit a work schedule to the secretary for approval upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(1) Prior to the inauguration of the inspection.
(2) When a change in work schedule is requested, except for minor deviations from a daily operating schedule approved by the area supervisor.
(3) Upon request by a representative of the secretary.
Work schedules shall specify the daily clock hours of inspected operations.
(c) The secretary shall take into account the efficient and effective use of inspection personnel when approving work schedules. The secretary shall consult with the establishments involved when designating work schedules.
(d) Establishments shall maintain consistent work schedules. The secretary may prescribe by rules and regulations the process by which an establishment may request a change in its work schedule.
(e) This section shall be a part of and supplemental to the meat and poultry inspection act.
History: L. 2012, ch. 145, ยง 27; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
65-6a19 Cooperation with U.S. department of agriculture.
65-6a28 Acts involving official marks, labels and certificates or simulation thereof prohibited.
65-6a31 Exceptions to inspection requirements; custom slaughtering.
65-6a32 Storage and handling of meat, poultry and food products; rules and regulations.
65-6a34 Engaging in business; registration required; annual fee; reinstatement fee.
65-6a34a Denial or suspension of registration; hearing; appeal.
65-6a35 Cooperation with U.S. secretary of agriculture; appointment to advisory committees.
65-6a37 Adulterated or misbranded meat or products; procedure.
65-6a38 Act not affecting trade of locker plant located near border of state.
65-6a39 Jurisdiction to enforce act vested in district court.
65-6a44 Adoption of regulations.
65-6a44a Secretary to establish standards of identity for water added pork products.
65-6a47 Imported meat, poultry or dairy products; labeling; definitions.
65-6a48 Same; enforcement of act.
65-6a50 Same; prosecution for violation of act.
65-6a51 Same; rules and regulations.
65-6a53 Imported catfish; labeling.
65-6a54 Same; rules and regulations.
65-6a55 Same; violation of act; penalty.
65-6a56 Violations of meat and poultry inspection act; civil penalties; disposition of moneys.
65-6a59 Voluntary inspection of animals.
65-6a60 Supervision of operations; slaughtering operations; processing operations; work schedules.