Virginia § 3.2-3403 - Virginia Verified Meat certification
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-3403 — Virginia Verified Meat certification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.2-3403. Virginia Verified Meat certification
A. For the purposes of this section:
"Processed" means a substantial transformation at a USDA-inspected or Department-inspected facility in the Commonwealth approved by the Department whereby an animal or animal product is transformed into a new product with a new name, character, or use.
"Raised" means that an animal has spent the majority of its lifespan within the boundaries of the Commonwealth.
"Virginia Verified Meat" means any cattle, goats, sheep, or swine that meet the following conditions: (i) such animal is bred and born in the Commonwealth; (ii) such animal is raised in the Commonwealth; and (iii) such animal is processed in the Commonwealth.
B. A person shall not label any product as Virginia Verified Meat unless such product meets the definition of Virginia Verified Meat pursuant to subsection A or is granted a waiver by the Department for operating across state lines.
C. Any person not employed by the Department shall be eligible to certify Virginia Verified Meat claims consistent with the provisions of this chapter with approval by the Commissioner and shall provide documentation of his certification process to the Commissioner for the Commissioner's approval.
2024, c. 420.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-3403
What does Code of Virginia § 3.2-3403 cover?
Section 3.2-3403 ("Virginia Verified Meat certification") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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