§ 112.30 CERTAIN ANIMALS NOT TO BE SLAUGHTERED.

   (A)   It shall be unlawful for any person to slaughter or permit the slaughter of any cattle, swine, sheep, or poultry for human consumption if the animals or poultry are in a diseased condition, overheated, or feverish.

   (B)   No calf less than 4 weeks old or less than 125 pounds live weight, no pig less than 6 weeks old, and no ram less than 8 weeks old shall be slaughtered and sold for human consumption.

(1969 Code, § 10-28) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 112.31 SLAUGHTERHOUSE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.

   It shall be unlawful to use any building for a slaughterhouse unless the floor is covered with cement or other impervious material and is properly sloped to a well trapped outlet having contact with a sewer. The interior walls of these buildings shall be covered to a height of 7 feet with smooth, impervious material; the yards and pens shall be paved with brick, cement, or similar material.

(1969 Code, § 10-29) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 112.32 LOCATION RESTRICTIONS.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or permit the operation of a slaughterhouse or to keep or permit the keeping of any animals or poultry for slaughtering purposes within 500 feet of any dwelling house or building.

(1969 Code, § 10-30) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 112.33 INSPECTIONS.

   The Health Officer shall inspect slaughterhouses and appurtenances thereto as often as necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.

(1969 Code, § 10-31)