Slaughterhouses, Meat, and Dressed Poultry

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This is Chapter 54 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Slaughterhouses, Meat, and Dressed Poultry.” It is part of Subtitle IV “Food and Drink; Weights and Measures”, which is part of Title 3.2 “Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food”. It contains 22 laws divided across 4 structures.

Article 1 General Provisions
Article 2 Inspection, Slaughter, and Official Marks
Article 3 Enforcement and Penalties
Article 4 Smithfield Hams