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2016 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-17 - Humane Slaughter of Livestock
- Section 4-17-1 - Declaration of policy.
- Section 4-17-2 - Definitions.
- Section 4-17-3 - Shackling and hoisting.
- Section 4-17-4 - Method of slaughter.
- Section 4-17-5 - Administration Rules and regulations Manual use of hammer, sledge, or poleax declared inhumane.
- Section 4-17-6 - Penalty for violations.
- Section 4-17-7 - Exemption of ritual slaughter.
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