New York § 96-Z-9 - 96-Z-9Criminal slaughter, processing or possession of inedible meat

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 96-Z-9 — 96-Z-9Criminal slaughter, processing or possession of inedible meat, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 96-Z-9. 96-Z-9Criminal slaughter, processing or possession of inedible meat

§ 96-z-9. Criminal slaughter, processing or possession of inedible meat. A person is guilty of criminal slaughter, processing or possession of inedible meat when he knowingly and unlawfully (a) slaughters, for the purpose of human consumption, any animal from which such meat would be derived, (b) adds, mixes or otherwise combines any such meat with food intended for human consumption, or bones, cuts, grinds or otherwise processes such meat for the purpose of human consumption, or (c) possesses such meat with intent to sell the meat for human consumption. Criminal slaughter, processing or possession of an inedible meat is a class E felony.

Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 96-Z-9 ("96-Z-9Criminal slaughter, processing or possession of inedible meat") 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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