§ 4-17-1. Declaration of policy. It is declared and determined as a matter of legislative finding that the use of humane methods in the slaughter of livestock prevents needless suffering, results in safer and better working conditions for persons engaged in the slaughtering industry, brings about improvement of products and economy in slaughtering operations, and […]
§ 4-17-2. Definitions. As used in chapter: (1) “Director” means the director of environmental management. (2) “Humane method” means either: (i) A method through which the animal is rendered insensible to pain by mechanical, electrical, chemical or other means that is rapid and effective before being shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut; or (ii) A […]
§ 4-17-3. Shackling and hoisting. No slaughterer, packer, or stockyard operator shall shackle, hoist, or otherwise bring livestock into position for slaughter by any method which causes injury or pain. History of Section.P.L. 1961, ch. 26, § 1.
§ 4-17-4. Method of slaughter. No slaughterer, packer, or stockyard operator shall bleed or slaughter any livestock except by a humane method. History of Section.P.L. 1961, ch. 26, § 1.
§ 4-17-5. Administration — Rules and regulations — Manual use of hammer, sledge, or poleax declared inhumane. The director shall administer the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall promulgate and may from time to time revise rules and regulations which conform substantially to the rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary of agriculture […]
§ 4-17-6. Penalty for violations. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred ($500) dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year. History of Section.P.L. 1961, ch. 26, § 1.
§ 4-17-7. Exemption of ritual slaughter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit, abridge, or in any way hinder the religious freedom of any person or group. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, in order to protect freedom of religion, ritual slaughter and the handling or other preparation of livestock for ritual […]
