N.M. Code R. § 21.33.2.7 – Definitions

A. “MPID” is a division within the NMLB tasked with carrying out the provisions of laws relating to a state meat and poultry inspection (MPI) program.
1. (1) The MPID director may adopt additional policies and procedures as necessary to define, clarify and maintain agency functions for consistency with 9 CFR and related federal acts (e.g., Meat Inspection Act (21 USCS Section 601 et seq; Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 USCS Section 451 et seq); Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (7 USC 1901 et seq).
2. (2) The MPID director, with board approval, may enter into agreements with other state, federal, local, tribal and other organizations as needed to further the purpose and provisions of these regulations, and the MPI program at large, to achieve “at least equal to” status.
B. “NMLB” is a political subdivision of the state of New Mexico tasked with protecting the livestock industry from theft and disease and protecting consumers from unwholesome meat products.
C. “Secretary” the term Secretary, when used in 9 CFR, shall mean the MPID director.
D. “Unwholesome” refers to anything that is or could reasonably contribute to a meat or poultry product being injurious to human health.
E. Provided that sufficient authority has been provided under state law as provided by the legislature, any ambiguity or conflict should be interpreted in a matter consistent with federal law.
F. Any regulation herein found to be defective by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be interpreted in a manner to leave remaining regulations intact.
[21.33.2 NMAC – N7/12/2022]