Section 31.59 — Humane Slaughter Of Livestock; Definitions.

31.59 HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF LIVESTOCK; DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 31.59 to 31.591, the following terms have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Slaughterer. “Slaughterer” means any person, partnership, corporation, or association regularly engaged in the commercial slaughtering of livestock. Subd. 3. Livestock. “Livestock” means cattle, horses, swine, sheep and goats. […]

Section 31.591 — Slaughter Must Be Humane.

31.591 SLAUGHTER MUST BE HUMANE. After July 1, 1961, no slaughterer may slaughter livestock or handle livestock in connection with slaughter except by humane method. History: 1959 c 670 s 2