MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION

Enrolled · Il Senate · Session 2017

Introduced February 9, 2017

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Amends the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2018, licenses issued to Type I and Type II establishments (meat and poultry processing and slaughtering) shall not expire if the licensee remains in compliance with the provisions of the Act. Provides that if the management at a Type I establishment desires to work under conditions which will require the services of a Department of Agriculture inspector on any Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, or for more than an approved work day on any other day shall request the Department representative (currently, Regional Administrator) to furnish inspection service during those times. Effective immediately.