Rule 40-10-5-.08 - Procedures for Rescinding or Refusing Approval of Marks, Labels, and ContainersThe Georgia Department of Agriculture, Meat Inspection Section may rescind or refuse approval of false or misleading marks, labels, or sizes or forms of any container for use with any meat or poultry product under Section 7 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) or under Section 8 of the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA).
(1) The Georgia Department of Agriculture, Meat Inspection Section will provide written notification that: (a) Explains the reason for rescinding or refusing the approval;(b) Provides an opportunity for the establishment to modify the marking, labeling, or container so that it will no longer be false or misleading; and(c) Advises the establishment of its opportunity to submit a written statement to respond to the notification and to request a hearing.(2) If Georgia Department of Agriculture, Meat Inspection Section rescinds or refuses approval of false or misleading marks, labels, or sizes or forms of any container for use with any meat or poultry product, an opportunity for a hearing will be provided in accordance with 40-10-1-.05, 40-10-1-.06 and 40-10-2-.08 of this chapter.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-10-5-.08
O.C.G.A. Secs. 26-2-201, 26-2-202, 26-2-204, 26-2-208, 26-2-210, 26-2-214.
Original Rule entitled "Procedures for Rescinding or Refusing Approval of Marks, Labels, and Containers" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.