The original instrument was prepared by Curry J. Lann. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Thomas F.
Wade.
DIGEST
SB 178 Reengrossed 2015 Regular Session Amedee
Present law defines the term "meat broker" as any person, firm or corporation engaged in the
business of buying or selling carcasses, parts of carcasses, meat, or meat food products of cattle,
sheep, poultry, swine, goats, horses, mules or other equines on commission, or otherwise negotiating
purchases or sales of such articles other than for his own account or as an employee of another
person, firm or corporation.
Proposed law expands the definition of "meat broker" to include a person, firm or corporation
engaged in the business of buying or selling carcasses, parts of carcasses, meat, or meat food
products of cattle, sheep, poultry, swine, goats, horses, mules or other equines conducting
transactions and otherwise retains present law.
Proposed law defines "intervening transfer or storage" as no longer in possession of meat products.
Present law (R.S. 3:4215) provides for exemptions to inspection requirements for the slaughter of
animals and the preparation of carcasses.
Proposed law clarifies that retail type establishments are exempt from inspections in certain
circumstances.
Proposed law additionally exempts meat and meat food products sold and transported directly to the
consumer by a retail store, restaurant, or similar retail type establishment's employees or a common
carrier without intervening transfer or storage from the inspection requirements.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 3:4201(3) and 4215 (B); adds R.S. 3:4201(23))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry,
Aquaculture, and Rural Development to the original bill
1. Technical amendments only.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Technical amendments.