Arizona § 3-2053 - Slaughtering and mixing prohibition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-2053 — Slaughtering and mixing prohibition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-2053. Slaughtering and mixing prohibition
A. It is unlawful to slaughter horses, mules or asses in the same slaughtering establishment as cattle, sheep, swine or goats, or to bring horse meat or inedible meat or meat products into establishments where meat or meat food products are prepared for human consumption from the meat of cattle, sheep, goats or swine.
B. It is unlawful to add horse meat to meat or meat food products prepared from the meat of cattle, sheep, goats or swine.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-2053
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-2053 cover?
Section 3-2053 ("Slaughtering and mixing prohibition") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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