                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA VERIFIED MEAT CERTIFICATION (§ 3.2-3403)

A. For the purposes of this section:
			&#8220;Processed&#8221; 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.
			&#8220;Raised&#8221; means that an animal has spent the majority of its
lifespan within the boundaries of the Commonwealth.
			&#8220;Virginia Verified Meat&#8221; 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&#8217;s approval.

HISTORY: 2024, c. 420.