GMIS Application for Meat Inspection

Georgia Department of Agriculture - Meat Inspection Division
https://agr.georgia.gov/meat-inspection 
Office: 404-656-3673
 

PRIOR ACTION REQUIRED 

GDA is required by law to verify citizenship/immigration status for the public benefits we issue. These public benefits include licenses, certifications, registrations, and state grants. The full law is O.C.G.A. § 50-36.  

You will need to provide documentation of your status before you begin this application. You will need to upload an acceptable form of identification and obtain the S&V affidavit from our website at https://agr.georgia.gov/secure-verifiable-documents and have it completed prior to filling out the application so that it can be uploaded later in the process.

 

To: All Interested Parties

From: Ms. Andrea Smith: Director

Please be advised that in accordance with Georgia law, Georgia Department of Agriculture policy; Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy (our cooperating partner), this institution is prohibited from discrimination in its programs and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact:

Georgia Department of Agriculture, HR Department

19 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30334
(800) 282-5852 (voice)
(404) 656-3673 (voice)
For deaf and hard-of-hearing users, please call through a Relay service (in Georgia, dial 711).

OR

USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights 

1400 Independence Avenue, S. W.
Washington, DC 20250-9410
(800) 795-3272 (voice)
(202) 720-6382 (TDD)

The following Web addresses can be accessed for more information:

Georgia Department of Agriculture: http://agr.georgia.gov/

Filing Complaints - USDA: https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer


Directions for Completion of Application for Inspection Form

Please complete all sections. If a section is not applicable, enter “N/A” or “none”.

Establishment Information

Physical Address of Establishment
Billing Address of Establishment
Has the applicant (person, firm or corporation) been convicted in any Federal or State court of any felony?
Has the applicant (person, firm or corporation) been convicted in any Federal or State court of more than one violation of any law, other than a felony, based upon the acquiring, handling, or distribution of wholesale, mislabeled, or deceptively packaged food or upon fraud in connection with transactions in food.

Applicant Information

Type of Application
Type of License Required

Click the question mark (?) for explanation of license types.

Form of Organization
Name of Applicant
Mailing Address
Billing Address of Applicant

Establishment Operation

Animals to be Slaughtered
Check all that apply (for custom exempt and inspected establishments only) 
Animals to be slaughtered under voluntary services
(emus and ostriches)

Prepared or Processed Activities (Meat/Custom Exempt, Poultry Exempt)

Meat (State or voluntary inspection)
Check all that apply
Custom Exempt
Check all that apply
Poultry Exempt

Check all that apply

Business Structure/Ownership

Enter all persons responsibly connected with the establishment. Include all owners, officers, or directors. Include holders or owners of 10 percent or more of voting stock, and employees in a managerial or executive capacity in the business. Any change in ownership resulting in an additional party or person(s) controlling 10 percent or more of the voting stock must be reported on an updated application for review and approval by the Director of Meat Inspection or their designee within 30 days 

Person Information
Name
Address
Indicate if partner or manager
Holder of 10% or more of voting stock (if a Corporation)
Has this person been convicted in any Federal or State court of any felony?
Has this person been convicted in any Federal or State court of more than one violation of any law, other than a felony, based on the acquiring, handling, or the distribution of wholesale, mislabeled, or deceptively packaged food or of fraud in connection with transactions in food.
Would you like to add another person?
Person 2 Information
Name
Address
Indicate if partner or manager
Holder of 10% or more of voting stock (if a Corporation)
Has this person been convicted in any Federal or State court of any felony?
Has this person been convicted in any Federal or State court of more than one violation of any law, other than a felony, based on the acquiring, handling, or the distribution of wholesale, mislabeled, or deceptively packaged food or of fraud in connection with transactions in food.
Would you like to add another person?
Person 3 Information
Name
Address
Indicate if partner or manager
Holder of 10% or more of voting stock (if a Corporation)
Has this person been convicted in any Federal or State court of any felony?
Has this person been convicted in any Federal or State court of more than one violation of any law, other than a felony, based on the acquiring, handling, or the distribution of wholesale, mislabeled, or deceptively packaged food or of fraud in connection with transactions in food.

Documents Required

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Agreement and Certification

AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATION: In compliance with O.C.G.A 26 - 2 - 200, et seq. and O.C.G.A. 4 - 4 - 40, et seq., I (We) hereby make application to the Georgia Department of Agriculture for an Abattoir and/or Meat Processing Establishment License. I (We) expressly agree if inspection is granted under this application, to conform strictly with all applicable rules and regulations including: the “Georgia Meat Inspection Act” (O.C.G.A. § 26-2-60); the “Federal Meat Inspection Act” (21 U.S.C 601 et seq.); and humane slaughter requirements (OCGA O.C.G.A. § 26-2-110 and the “Humane Methods of Slaughter Act” - 7 U.S.C 19601 et seq.) . I (We) agree to: cooperate fully with the inspection personnel of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; to adjust slaughter schedules as required; and adequately maintain sanitation site, facilities and equipment. I (We) understand that the Georgia Department of Agriculture may withdraw or suspend the license for failure to abide by all rules and regulations or failure to operate as scheduled. I (We) understand that compliance is additionally required with all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and ordinances, whether or not administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. I (We) understand the license is not transferable. I (We) understand that any person(s) willfully making false, factitious, or fraudulent statements of entries on this form may be subject to fines up to $ 20,000, imprisonment for up to five years or both. I (We) agree to all requirements above and certify that all statements made herein or true to the best of my knowledge.

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