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AZ Rev Stat § 3-2057 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2057 - Transportation of meat

3-2057.  Transportation of meat No person,  firm or corporation shall,  with respect to any cattle,  sheep,  swine,  goats,  horses,  mules,  or other equines,  or any carcasses,  parts of carcasses,  meat or meat food products of any such animals: 1. Slaughter any such animals or prepare any such articles which are capable of use as human food at any establishment preparing any such articles for intrastate commerce,  except in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. 2. Sell,  transport,  offer for sale or transportation,  or receive for transportation in intrastate commerce any such articles which are capable of use as human food and are adulterated or misbranded at the time of such sale,  transportation,  offer for sale or transportation or receipt for transportation,  or any articles required to be inspected under this title unless they have been so inspected and passed. 3. Do,  with respect to any such articles which are capable of use as human food,  any act while they are being transported in intrastate commerce or held for sale after such transportation,  which is intended to cause or has the effect of causing such articles to be adulterated or misbranded.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2058 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2058 - Inspection of sanitation

3-2058.  Inspection of sanitation The director shall cause to be made,  by experts in sanitation or by other competent inspectors,  such inspection of all slaughtering,  meat-canning,  salting,  packing,  rendering or similar establishments in which cattle,  sheep,  swine,  goats,  horses,  mules and other equines are slaughtered and the meat and meat food products thereof are prepared for sale as may be necessary to determine the sanitary conditions of the establishment,  and to prescribe the rules of sanitation under which such establishments shall be maintained. If the sanitary conditions of any such establishment are such that the meat or meat food products are rendered adulterated,  the director shall refuse to allow such meat or meat food products to be labeled,  marked,  stamped or tagged as " inspected and passed."
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2081 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2081 - Licenses for sale or exchange of meat or poultry; fee; records kept by licensee; expiration of license; violation; classification

3-2081.  Licenses for sale or exchange of meat or poultry;  fee;  records kept by licensee;  expiration of license;  violation;  classification A. A person,  firm or corporation that engages in the business of meat or poultry processing,  wholesaling,  storing in or for intrastate commerce,  transporting in intrastate commerce,  distributing,  jobbing or brokering other than canned meat or poultry or canned meat or poultry products,  except a home consumer,  shall,  before offering such meat or poultry or meat or poultry food products for sale or exchange,  after complying with the minimum requirements of the director,  procure a license from the division,  for which he shall pay an annual license fee of ten dollars for each place of business,  store,  stand,  market or vehicle in or from which the meat is to be sold or exchanged and shall keep a record of the name and address of each person from whom the licensee obtained such meat or meat food products,  the date of purchase,  quantity and kind of meat purchased and time and place of purchase. Upon request by an inspector or peace officer,  the licensee shall exhibit the record to him. The record shall be retained for one year. B. All licenses issued under the provisions of this article shall expire on December 31 of the year in which issued. C. The following persons,  firms and corporations shall keep such records as will fully and correctly disclose all transactions involved in their businesses and all persons,  firms and corporations subject to such requirements shall at all reasonable times upon notice by a duly authorized representative of the department afford such representative access to their places of business and opportunity to examine the facilities and inventory and to take reasonable samples of their inventory upon payment of the fair market value: 1. Any persons,  firms or corporations that engage in the business of slaughtering any cattle,  sheep,  swine,  goats,  horses,  mules or other equines or preparing,  freezing,  packaging or labeling any carcasses or parts or products of carcasses of any such animals for use as human food or animal food. 2. Any persons,  firms or corporations that engage in the business of buying or selling as meat brokers,  wholesalers or otherwise or transporting or storing or importing any carcasses or parts or products of carcasses of any such animals. 3. Any persons,  firms or corporations that engage in business as renderers or engage in the business of buying,  selling,  transporting or importing any dead,  dying,  disabled or diseased cattle,  sheep,  swine,  goats,  horses,  mules or other equines or parts of the carcasses of any such animals that died otherwise than by slaughter. D. Any record required to be maintained by this section shall be maintained for such period of time as the director may by rules prescribe. E. A person violating any provision of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2082 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2082 - Brand inspection of hides; violation; classification

3-2082.  Brand inspection of hides;  violation;  classification A. The meat of livestock shall not be possessed,  sold,  offered for sale,  given or exchanged unless the whole hide of the animal has been inspected for marks and brands and the meat thereof stamped as provided in this section,  unless such hide inspection and meat stamping is waived by the director. B. The hide of the animal shall be inspected for brands and marks and the hide marked as provided by the associate director so that it may be identified. The meat of the carcass shall be stamped " brand inspected"  upon the hind quarter,  side,  shoulder,  neck and shank of both sides of the carcass with a stamp adopted and furnished by the division. C. This section shall not apply to producers who slaughter livestock for the purpose of using the meat as food for themselves or their immediate family or employees,  nor shall this section be construed to require that meat bearing a federal or state meat inspection stamp be stamped as provided in this section unless the possessor so desires. D. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2083 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2083 - Authority of inspector to search for and seize unstamped meat

3-2083.  Authority of inspector to search for and seize unstamped meat Inspectors may stop and search without warrant any vehicle,  and may search without warrant any container which the inspector suspects contains unstamped meat,  and if any is found it shall be taken by the inspector. Unless proof is submitted within twenty-four hours after such seizure which satisfies the inspector that the person from whom the meat was taken is the lawful owner thereof,  such meat shall be forfeited to the state and sold or disposed of by the agency.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2084 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2084 - Detention of product

3-2084.  Detention of product Whenever any carcass,  part of a carcass,  meat or meat food product of cattle,  sheep,  swine,  goats,  horses,  mules or other equines,  or any product exempted from the definition of a meat food product,  or any dead,  dying,  disabled or diseased cattle,  sheep,  swine,  goat or equine is found by any authorized representatives of the department upon any premises where it is held for purposes of,  or during or after distribution in,  intrastate commerce,  and there is reason to believe that any such article is adulterated or misbranded and is capable of use as human food,  or that it has not been inspected,  in violation of this or any other state or federal law or that it has been or is intended to be distributed in violation of any such provisions,  it may be detained by such representative for a period of not to exceed twenty days,  pending action under section 3-2085 or notification of any federal,  state or other governmental authority having jurisdiction over such article or animal,  and shall not be moved by any person from the place at which it is located when so detained until released by such representative. All official marks may be required by such representative to be removed from such article or animal before it is released unless it appears to the satisfaction of the division that the article or animal is eligible to retain such marks.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2085 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2085 - Condemnation of product

3-2085.  Condemnation of product A. Any carcass,  part of a carcass,  meat or meat food product of cattle,  sheep,  swine,  goats,  horses,  mules or other equines,  or any dead,  dying,  disabled or diseased cattle,  sheep,  swine,  goat or equine,  that is being transported in intrastate commerce,  or is held for sale in this state after such transportation,  and is or has been processed,  sold,  transported or otherwise distributed or offered or received for distribution in violation of this chapter,  or is capable of use as human food and is adulterated or misbranded,  or in any other way is in violation of this chapter,  shall be liable to be proceeded against and seized and condemned at any time on a libel of information in the superior court in any county within the jurisdiction of which the article or animal is found. B. If the article or animal is condemned it shall after entry of the decree be disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct and the proceeds if sold less the court costs and fees,  and storage and other proper expenses,  shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  but the article or animal shall not be sold contrary to the provisions of this chapter,  or the federal meat inspection act or the federal food,  drug and cosmetic act,  provided,  that upon the execution and delivery of a good and sufficient bond conditioned that the article or animal shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of contrary to this chapter or the laws of the United States,  the court may direct that such article or animal be delivered to the owner thereof subject to such supervision by authorized representatives of the department as is necessary to insure compliance with the applicable laws. When a decree of condemnation is entered against the article or animal and it is released under bond or destroyed,  court costs and fees and storage and other proper expenses shall be awarded against the person intervening as claimant of the article or animal. C. The provisions of this section shall in no way derogate from authority for condemnation or seizure conferred by other provisions of this chapter,  or other laws.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2086 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2086 - Transfer of license without fee

3-2086.  Transfer of license without fee If any person acquires a business licensed pursuant to this chapter to wholesale meat,  with the goodwill of the business,  and continues to operate the business in substantially the same manner,  in the same location and under the same firm name,  the division may transfer the license to the new owner,  on written application,  without payment of a license fee if the new owner submits: 1. Affidavit stating,  under penalty of perjury,  that the new owner will comply with the law and will not slaughter animals or sell,  exchange or expose meat for sale except according to law and the rules of the director. 2. Evidence that the new owner is law-abiding,  trustworthy and of good moral character.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2087 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2087 - Sales to state institutions

3-2087.  Sales to state institutions Meat of the carcasses or parts of carcasses of cattle,  sheep,  goats or swine for human consumption shall not be served in or sold to any state institution unless the carcasses or part of carcasses bear the inspection stamp " Arizona inspected and passed"  or bear the inspection stamp of the United States department of agriculture. State institutions which raise their own livestock may slaughter and use meats derived therefrom subject to inspection as required in article 2 of this chapter and this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2089 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2089 - Vehicles

3-2089.  Vehicles Every vehicle used by any slaughterer,  meat or poultry processor,  wholesaler,  jobber or peddler in the transporting of dressed carcasses of animals intended for human consumption,  parts thereof,  meats or meat food products shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition,  shall comply with the minimum requirements of the director and shall be subject to inspection by the chief veterinary meat inspector or his employees.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2090 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2090 - Exemptions

3-2090.  Exemptions A. Retailers selling meat or meat food products to the ultimate consumer shall be exempt from the provisions of section 3-2088. The department of health services shall regulate the sale of meat and meat food products on the retail level pursuant to section 36-136. B. Slaughtering or processing establishments operating under the supervision of the United States department of agriculture shall be exempt from those portions of this chapter relating to plant and equipment inspections,  ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections and disposal of carcasses,  but slaughtering or processing establishments shall comply with the provisions of this chapter relating to licensing fees charged to such establishment as well as the requirements relating to brand inspection. C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to prevent incorporated cities or towns from charging their customary license fees to slaughtering establishments,  processors,  wholesalers,  jobbers or peddlers of meat and meat food products.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2091 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2091 - Nonlimitation of sale

3-2091.  Nonlimitation of sale A. Slaughtering establishments with state meat inspection service and with an assigned establishment number,  and meat processors with an assigned establishment number,  may sell their meat or meat food products any place within the state without regard to the laws and ordinances of any city or town relating to inspection of meat,  meat processing or slaughtering establishments. B. Slaughtering establishments whose meat and meat food products bear the inspection stamp of the United States department of agriculture may sell their meat or meat food products any place in the state without regard to the laws or ordinances of any city or town relating to the inspection of meat or slaughtering establishments.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2092 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2092 - Violation; classification

3-2092.  Violation;  classification Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which a specific criminal classification is not prescribed is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2093 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2093 - Reporting violations

3-2093.  Reporting violations Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the director for institution of a criminal proceeding,  the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and opportunity to present his views orally or in writing with regard to such contemplated proceeding. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the director to report for criminal prosecution minor violations of this chapter whenever he believes that the public interest will be adequately served and compliance obtained by a suitable written notice or warning.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2094 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2094 - Inspections

3-2094.  Inspections The division may conduct such inspections as it deems necessary to discover illegal meat or illegal meat food products and such inspections as it deems necessary in counties where the associate director determines that an adequate sanitary inspection is not conducted.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2095 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2095 - Investigation of violations

3-2095.  Investigation of violations A. The division may conduct investigations as deemed necessary to determine whether any person has violated any provision of or rule issued under this chapter. B. Any person may request a hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10 on a notice of violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2096 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2096 - Disciplinary actions

3-2096.  Disciplinary actions A. The associate director may suspend or revoke any license,  permit,  establishment number or meat inspection service granted under this chapter for any of the following reasons: 1. Violation of this chapter. 2. Violation of any rule issued pursuant to this chapter,  including any existing federal meat inspection regulation incorporated by reference and adopted by the director. 3. Violation of title 36,  chapter 8,  article 1 or any provision of title 44,  chapter 10,  article 7. 4. Conviction of any offense under this chapter or title 36,  chapter 8,  article 1 or any offense involving fraud or misrepresentation. B. Prior to taking any action under subsection A,  the associate director shall provide a written notice stating the nature of the charge or charges against the holder of a license,  permit,  establishment number or meat inspection service granted under this chapter. The notice shall be served either personally or by mailing a copy thereof,  certified mail,  to the address last known to the department or to the chief veterinary meat inspector. The notice shall also inform the person of the right to a hearing on the action pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10. C. When the administrative law judge determines that a person who has a license,  permit,  establishment number or meat inspection service is subject to suspension or revocation for any reasons provided,  the administrative law judge may,  instead of suspending or revoking the license,  permit,  establishment number or meat inspection service,  impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation as specified in subsection A. The administrative law judge may also,  in combination with or in lieu of the civil penalty,  impose probation with the period and conditions deemed necessary to protect the public health and safety and to allow the person on whom the probation is imposed to rectify the conditions found by the department.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2097 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2097 - Prosecution of violations

3-2097.  Prosecution of violations The attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which the violation occurs may prosecute any violation reported pursuant to this chapter. The city attorney may prosecute misdemeanor violations of this chapter in the city where the violation occurred.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2098 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2098 - Suspension, revocation or wrongful closure; review or special action; compensation

3-2098.  Suspension,  revocation or wrongful closure;  review or special action;  compensation A. A meat processor,  meat wholesaler or jobber or a slaughterer whose license is suspended or revoked,  or whose place of business or any portion thereof is closed by order of the director may seek a special action or a review by a court of the action pursuant to section 12-348. B. If,  as a result of the special action or review of the suspension,  revocation or closure the finding is made that the suspension,  revocation or closure by the director was in error,  the meat processor,  meat wholesaler or jobber or slaughterer affected shall receive an award from the state in an amount fixed by the court sufficient to provide compensation for losses suffered owing to the suspension,  revocation or closure,  in addition to any other awards that can be made pursuant to section 12-348.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2121 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2121 - Definitions

3-2121.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Horse"  includes horse,  ass,  mule and burro. 2. " Horsemeat"  means meat from a horse,  ass,  mule or burro,  or any product derived wholly or partially from such animal. 3. " Slaughterhouse"  or " establishment"  means a house or place in which horses,  asses,  mules or burros are slaughtered,  packed or processed.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2122 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2122 - License to slaughter horses for human consumption; application; records required; appointment of inspectors

3-2122.  License to slaughter horses for human consumption;  application;  records required;  appointment of inspectors A. A license shall be obtained from the division before slaughtering a horse for human consumption. B. Application for a license to conduct a slaughterhouse for the slaughter of horses for human consumption shall be submitted to the division on a form prescribed by the department. The application shall contain the information the department deems necessary including a statement that the applicant will comply with the requirements of law and the rules of the director relating to the slaughter,  processing,  packing or preparation of meat food products made for human consumption from horsemeat,  and shall be accompanied by the filing fee required for an application to conduct a slaughterhouse pursuant to article 1 of this chapter. C. The holder of a slaughterhouse license issued under the provisions of this article or a person handling horsemeat for resale shall maintain a record of the live and dressed weight,  the date and from whom each horse was received. D. A complete record of the sale of horsemeat shall be maintained for a period of one year,  showing the name and address of each customer and the amount and date of each sale. All records required by this section shall be open for inspection by the department,  the department of health services or an authorized agent thereof. E. Inspectors appointed under article 2 of this chapter may also serve as inspectors under this article,  as assigned by the department.