The Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 56th Legislature, 1st Regular Session. Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 56th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session, which convenes in January 2024.
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A. The cost of inspection shall be borne by this state, except as provided in section 3-2015 and except that the cost of overtime and holiday work performed in establishments subject to the provisions of this chapter, at such rates as the division may determine, shall be borne by such establishments. Sums received by the department in reimbursement for sums paid out by it for such premium pay work shall be available to carry out the purposes of this section.
B. Any slaughtering establishment or meat processor may request in writing a hearing to determine the reasonableness or unreasonableness of the inspection fees required. A hearing officer shall conduct these hearings.
C. Inspection of meat and meat by-products for animal food which require a certificate or seal may be performed after payment of a reasonable fee.
D. All monies collected by the department shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the state general fund.