Ohio § 919.11

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 919.11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 919.11.

No person shall mix horse meat with the parts of any other animal, sell, offer, or

expose for sale any such mixture for human consumption within this state. No person shall sell for human consumption the tongue, diaphragm, heart, esophagus,

lips, ears, or glands of a horse, nor shall these parts of a horse be included in

a horse meat food product intended for human consumption. Any horse carcass, horse meat, or horse meat food product sold, offered, or exposed

for sale, which is unlabeled as to use or is labeled as pet or animal food, shall

be decharacterized with charcoal or green food dye.  Suggestive pictures or designs on the label shall be considered as indicative of

the use of the product.  However, any horse meat or horse meat food product whose label bears an approved

inspection stamp, or which is packed in hermetically sealed, retort processed, conventional

retail sized container, is labeled as pet or animal food, and is licensed under sections 923.41 to 923.55 , inclusive, and 923.99 of the Revised Code , need not be decharacterized.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 919.11

What does Ohio Revised Code § 919.11 cover?

Section 919.11 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Ohio § 919.11?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.

How does Ohio § 919.11 apply to my situation?

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