Missouri § 196.505 - Designation of food not for human consumption.
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§ 196.505. Designation of food not for human consumption.
Any food not intended for human consumption, if acceptable by the operator for storage, may be stored in the chill room, sharp freeze room or locker room of any locker plant only when such items of animal or vegetable matter have been inspected and approved by the representatives of the Bureau of Animal Industry of the United States Department of Agriculture or a representative of the department of agriculture of this state. Such food not intended for human consumption also shall bear a label or tag showing plainly and conspicuously in letters not less than three-eighths of an inch in height the words:
"NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION."
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(L. 1945 p. 940 § 13)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 196.505 ("Designation of food not for human consumption.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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