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What is NYC RCNY § 5-55?

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(a) A seller who advertises meat or poultry by using a private brand designation or any language which implies that the meat or poultry is of a particular grade or quality must disclose the U.S. Department of Agriculture grade for the food.

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§ 5-55 Meat and Poultry Advertising.

RCNY § 5-55

(a)A seller who advertises meat or poultry by using a private brand designation or any language which implies that the meat or poultry is of a particular grade or quality must disclose the U.S. Department of Agriculture grade for the food. If the meat or poultry sold by private brand designation has not been graded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, that fact must be disclosed. Examples of grade or quality representations are "A-1," "Best Yet," "All Rite," "Oven Rite," "Top Grade," "U.S. Finest," "Top Quality," "Super Fine," and "Buyer's Choice." (b) Disclosures shall be next to and in print the same size as the seller's grade or quality representation.

(c)This section does not apply to: (1) meat or poultry for which the U.S. Department of Agriculture does not provide a retail grading service; (2) labels attached to meat or poultry packages.

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