Section 20-667
§ 20-667 Definitions. Whenever used in this subchapter "hamburger"
shall mean chopped fresh beef with or without the addition of beef fat,
and of seasoning.
Section 20-668
§ 20-668 Standard for hamburger. It shall be unlawful for any person
to sell or offer for sale meat as hamburger unless it shall consist of
chopped fresh beef with or without the addition of beef fat, or of
seasoning, and in no case shall it contain more than thirty percent of
beef fat.
Section 20-669
§ 20-669 Labeling of chopped meat. It shall be unlawful for any person
to sell or offer for sale meat chopped in advance of sale as chopped
meat unless it is labeled specifically to state the types of meat which
it contains, and in no case shall such chopped meat contain more than
thirty percent of fat.
Section 20-670
§ 20-670 Sale of meat ground upon request by customer. All meats
purchased, whether prepackaged or cut to order, and then requested by
customer to be ground on the premises, shall be ground in a meat grinder
which shall be in clear and unobstructed view of the public.
Section 20-671
§ 20-671 Violations. A violation of any of the provisions of this
subchapter shall be punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five
dollars nor more than two hundred fifty dollars for each offense, or by
imprisonment not in excess of ten days, or both.
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