96Positions and application of brands

96 Positions and application of brands

96 Positions and application of brands

(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a brand applied for section 95 must be applied at the following positions—

(a) for the carcase of a deer or goat—on each quarter,

(b) for the carcase of a swine—on each shoulder, middle and hind leg on both sides of the carcase,

(c) for the carcase of a rabbit—on the midline of the chump,

(d) for the carcase of a kangaroo—on the rump on each side of the carcase,

(e) otherwise—on each quarter.

(2) If the carcase has been broken into pieces, the brand must be applied to each of the pieces.

(3) If the carcase has been broken into pieces and the pieces are packed in a covering or container, the brand—

(a) must be applied to the covering or container, and

(b) does not need to be applied to the pieces.

(4) A brand must be legible when applied and affixed in a reasonably permanent way.

(5) Despite the other provisions of this section, if, in the meat safety inspector’s opinion, a brand would not be sufficiently visible on meat or a covering of meat if applied in accordance with the provisions of this section, the inspector must ensure the brand is applied in a way the inspector thinks fit.