N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law 96-Z-12 – Unlawful decharacterization and labeling of inedible meat
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§ 96-z-12. Unlawful decharacterization and labeling of inedible meat. A person is guilty of unlawful decharacterization and labeling of inedible meat when he knowingly and unlawfully fails to decharacterize and label such meat in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. Unlawful decharacterization and labeling of inedible meat is a class A misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law 96-Z-12
- Decharacterization: means the uniform application of sufficient quantities of dye, charcoal, malodorous fish oil, acid, or any other agent approved by the commissioner upon and into the freely slashed flesh of meat or meat product not being rendered so as to unequivocally preclude its use for human food. See N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law 96-Y
- Inedible meat: means meat and meat products derived from dead, dying, disabled, diseased or condemned animals, and meat or meat products, regardless of origin, which are adulterated within the meaning of section two hundred of this chapter. See N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law 96-Y
- Meat: means the entire bodies, carcasses or portions thereof of animals or birds. See N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law 96-Y