N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 86: Post-mortem examination of animals

§ 86. Post-mortem examination of animals. The carcass of every animal

duly condemned and killed under the provisions of this article shall be

examined by a veterinarian designated by the commissioner for the

purpose of determining whether or not disease existed in such animal and

the person making the examination shall file promptly with the

commissioner a report of the examination, in a form prescribed by the

commissioner; but such an examination, and the filing of such a report

thereof, by an inspector of the United States government engaged in meat

inspection service may be accepted by the commissioner in lieu of an

examination and report by a designated veterinarian.