Section 20-682
§ 20-682 Sales of prepackaged meats. a. It shall be unlawful for any
owner, manager, or supervisor of a retail store or any independently
operated department within, to sell or offer or expose for sale, at
retail, any prepackaged unprocessed or untreated fresh or frozen meat
unless at least one of the sides with the greatest surface area of the
package is colorless and transparent, exclusive of labeling; which
labeling shall not occupy more than ten percent of that side of the
package, or six and one quarter (6.25) square inches, whichever is
greater. This section shall be applicable solely in those cases where
the packaging is performed on the premises of the sale. This section
shall not apply to the sale of ground meat.
b. A sign shall be posted at the point of display of any prepackaged
unprocessed or untreated fresh or frozen meat, the packaging of which is
colorless and transparent on only one side in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision a of this section, stating that the retailer
shall accept the return of such prepackaged meat found to be
unsatisfactory upon the request of a consumer who provides proof of
purchase and further stating that the retailer shall either refund the
full purchase price or provide a satisfactory replacement for such
purchase. The size and wording of such sign shall be determined by rule
of the commissioner.
Section 20-683
§ 20-683 Punishment. Any person who shall violate any of the
provisions of this subchapter shall be liable to forfeit and pay a civil
penalty in the sum of not more than five hundred dollars for each
violation.