Establishes a Tennessee Meat Inspection Act to regulate the inspection of meat derived from animals in intrastate commerce.
The Tennessee Meat Inspection Act establishes a state-level meat inspection program for animals slaughtered and processed for intrastate commerce. It adopts federal meat inspection laws and standards, allowing the Department of Agriculture to inspect and license establishments and custom operations. The commissioner can exempt certain custom operations from regular inspections if specific conditions are met. The act outlines licensing requirements, inspection procedures, and penalties for violations, ensuring the production of unadulterated and properly branded meat products.
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