Rule 40-10-2-.05 - Supplemental Definitions(1) As used in this chapter, unless otherwise required by the context, the singular form shall also import the plural and the masculine form shall also import the feminine, and vice versa.(2) The definitions of terms in Meat Inspection Rule 40-10-1-.02 are incorporated into Chapter 40-10-2 unless not otherwise defined in this chapter. In addition, the following definitions will be applicable to the regulations in this chapter. (a) Cutting up. Any division of any poultry carcass or part thereof, except that the trimming of carcasses or parts thereof to remove surface contaminants is not considered as cutting up.(b) Dead poultry. The body (cadaver) of livestock that has died other than by slaughter.(c) Domesticated poultry. Any domesticated bird, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, squabs or ratites, whether live or dead.(d) Experimental poultry. Any poultry used in any research investigation involving the feeding or other administration of, or subjection to, an experimental biological product, drug or chemical or any non-experimental biological product, drug or chemical used in a manner for which it was not intended.(e) Georgia inspected and condemned (or any authorized abbreviation thereof). This term means that the poultry carcass, viscera, other part of carcass, or other poultry product so identified has been inspected, found to be adulterated, and condemned under the regulations in this chapter.(f) Georgia retained. This term means that the poultry carcass, viscera, other parts of the carcass, or other product, or article so identified is held for further examination by an inspector to determine its disposal.(g) Georgia suspect. This term means that the poultry so identified is suspected of being affected with a disease or condition which may require its condemnation, in whole or in part, when slaughtered, and is subject to further examination by an inspector to determine its disposal.(h) Georgia condemned. This term means that the poultry so identified has been inspected and found to be in a dying condition, or to be affected with any other condition or disease that would require condemnation of its carcass.(i) "Inspected and passed" or "Georgia inspected and passed" or "Georgia inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture" (or any authorized abbreviation thereof). This term means that the poultry product so identified has been inspected and passed under the regulations in this chapter, and at the time it was inspected, passed, and identified, it was found to be not adulterated.(j) Official certificate. Any certificate prescribed by the regulations in this chapter for issuance by an inspector or other person performing official functions under the Act.(k) Official device. Any device prescribed by the regulations in 40-10-1-.14 of this chapter for use in applying any official mark.(l) Official establishment. Any USDA or GDA inspected establishment.(m) Official inspection legend. Any symbol prescribed by the regulations in this chapter showing that an article was inspected and passed in accordance with the Act.(n) Official mark. The official inspection legend or any other symbol prescribed by the regulations in this chapter to identify the status of any poultry or poultry product covered under this chapter.(o) Poultry broker. Any "Poultry Products Broker".(p) The Program. The Poultry Inspection Program of the Georgia Department of Agriculture Meat Inspection Section.(q) Program employee. Any inspector or other individual employed by the Department who is authorized by the Commissioner to do any work or perform any duty in connection with the program.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-10-2-.05
O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-202.
Original Rule entitled "Equipment and Utensils" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Supplemental Definitions" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.