New York § 86 - 86Post-mortem examination of animals
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 86 — 86Post-mortem examination of animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 86. 86Post-mortem examination of animals
§ 86. Post-mortem examination of animals. The carcass of every animal duly condemned and killed under the provisions of this article shall be examined by a veterinarian designated by the commissioner for the purpose of determining whether or not disease existed in such animal and the person making the examination shall file promptly with the commissioner a report of the examination, in a form prescribed by the commissioner; but such an examination, and the filing of such a report thereof, by an inspector of the United States government engaged in meat inspection service may be accepted by the commissioner in lieu of an examination and report by a designated veterinarian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 86
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 86 cover?
Section 86 ("86Post-mortem examination of animals") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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