Nevada Meat and Poultry Processing and Inspection

Custom

The NDA inspects custom processing facilities that process domestic livestock for the animal's owners as a service. These facilities are exempt from individual animal inspections, but facilities are inspected periodically for proper sanitation, record-keeping, and compliance with relevant Nevada Revised Statutes, Administrative Codes and USDA standards. Meat and poultry processed by custom processors may only be provided to the owner of the animal and may not be resold at retail.  

Application Process 
All Custom Meat and Poultry processors must submit an application and applicable fees to the NDA as outlined below.  A plan review will begin once the application is received and the application fee is processed. 

Application Fee: $250 (renewed annually by December 31)  
Facility Plan Review Fee: $600 (one-time, unless the facility is renovated or modified)  

Licenses are only valid for the calendar year in which they were applied and expire on December 31 of the year they were obtained.  Renewal fees will be due by December 31 of the issued year.  

Regulations 
For reference, the following links provide relevant state and federal regulations:   
State Regulations: R003-23AP.pdf   
Federal Regulations: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-9/chapter-III   

Custom Application Forms and Resources 
Custom Application  
USDA Livestock Exemption Guidelines 
USDA Poultry Exemption Guidelines    

Site Plan Example
Meat and Poultry FAQ's 
Plan Review Guidance 

Please submit your application, site plan and any questions to MeatInspection@agri.nv.gov.

Nevada State Meat and Poultry Inspection

The NDA is committed to protecting public health and strengthening Nevada’s food system by enabling Nevadans to establish and operate meat and poultry processing facilities within the state. Through the State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, the NDA ensures that all products meet the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Nevada’s State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program operates under all relevant state laws and meets or exceeds the standards of the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Under this program, NDA inspectors must be present during the slaughter and processing of meat and poultry products in order to be eligible for sale within the state. Inspectors verify the humane handling of animals, conduct pre- and post-mortem inspections, and ensure that facilities maintain proper sanitation, recordkeeping and compliance with all applicable regulations.  

Application Process   
To obtain a Meat or Poultry Processing Permit, applicants must submit a completed application to the NDA and applicable fees as outlined below.

Application Fee: $500 (renewed annually by December 31)  
Facility Plan Review Fee: $750 (one-time, unless the facility is renovated or modified)  

Once the application and fees are received, a plan review will be initiated. Applicants are encouraged to submit all required documentation with their application to avoid delays. 

Additional Documentation   
You may also need to provide letters of approval from other agencies. These may include, but are not limited to:  

• State and county business licenses  
• Water system approval  
• Approved sewage removal  
• Qualifying USDA exemptions  
• County zoning approval 

All materials should be submitted to MeatInspection@agri.nv.gov.  

Regulations 
For reference, the following links provide relevant state and federal regulations:   

State Regulations: R003-23AP.pdf   
Federal Regulations: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-9/chapter-III    

Nevada State Meat and Poultry Application Forms and Resources 

Application 
Site Plan Example
Meat and Poultry FAQ's 
Plan Review Guidance

If you have any questions, please visit agri.nv.gov/meat or contact the Nevada State Meat and Poultry Inspection team at MeatInspection@agri.nv.gov or 775-710-1723.