As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ANIMAL
Includes and only includes poultry and rabbits that are raised
for human consumption. The term shall not include any animals not
explicitly identified, including but not limited to goats, sheep,
cattle, swine and deer.
[Amended 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 23-09]
ANIMAL SLAUGHTERING AND PROCESSING FACILITY
A food establishment occupied or used for the slaughtering,
dressing, or eviscerating of live poultry and rabbits, to be offered
for wholesale or retail use, either for profit or not for profit,
or any place wherein a similar operation is conducted, including all
detached buildings or rooms under the control of the operator of such
establishment and used in any capacity in connection with the operation
of such establishment.
[Amended 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 23-09]
HEALTH OFFICER
The Health Officer of the Board of Health or any of their
duly authorized representatives.
[Amended 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 23-09]
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
A public notice posted by the Health Officer at the public
entrance of a premises wherein an animal slaughtering and processing
facility is operated and that results in the immediate closure of
the establishment and the discontinuance of all operations, by order
of the Health Officer, because of violations of applicable federal,
state, and local regulations, orders, embargos, or quarantines.
OFFAL
Refuse, trash, wastes, and butchered animal parts, including
those which are not considered edible.
PERSON IN CHARGE
The individual present at an animal slaughtering and processing
facility who is responsible for the operation at the time of inspection.
POULTRY
Any domesticated bird (chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, or
guineas) and any migratory waterfowl, game bird, or squab, such as
pheasant, partridge, quail, grouse, or guineas, that has been raised
for human consumption. The term shall not include ratites.
PREMISES
The animal slaughtering and processing facility's building,
its contents, and the contiguous land or property under the control
of the licensee.
RATITE
A flightless bird such as an emu, ostrich, or rhea.
All equipment used for slaughtering, dressing, eviscerating,
and similar butchering shall be kept in good repair, clean, free from
dust, excessive residue, insects, or any other contaminating material.
Equipment shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in accordance with
a schedule and in a manner approved by the Board of Health.
Openings to the outside shall be properly screened, closed,
or sealed so as to prevent the entry of vermin. All parts of the premises
shall be maintained free of vermin.
The general penalty provisions of the Code of the Township shall
govern violations of this chapter.