§ 26-2-182 - Animals, poultry, or products thereof suspected of bearing substance causing contamination -- Inspection and quarantine; notice to owners or keepers
O.C.G.A. 26-2-182 (2010)
26-2-182. Animals, poultry, or products thereof suspected of bearing substance causing contamination -- Inspection and quarantine; notice to owners or keepers
(a) The Commissioner or his duly authorized representative is authorized to inspect and quarantine or detain upon the premises where found any animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products suspected of bearing or containing a residue of any pesticide, insecticide, herbicide, drug, or any substance that would cause the resultant meat or product to be deemed contaminated.
(b) Notice of the quarantine or detention shall be given to the owners or keepers of said animals, poultry, or products and to the owners or operators of the premises where the suspected contaminated matter is found.