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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 562-A: PREPARATION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
22 §2521-A. Methods research; designation of methods

Universal Citation:
22 ME Rev Stat § 2521-A (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS

Subchapter 4: SLAUGHTER HEADING: PL 1999, C. 777, §1 (NEW)

§2521-A. Methods research; designation of methods

The commissioner may: [1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).]

1. Research. Conduct, assist and foster research, investigation and experimentation to develop and determine methods of slaughter and handling of livestock in connection with slaughter that are practicable with reference to the speed and scope of slaughtering operations and humane with reference to other existing methods and current scientific knowledge; and

[ 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Conform to chapter. Designate methods of slaughter and handling in connection with slaughter that, with respect to each species of livestock, conform to this chapter. The commissioner may make any such designation by designating methods that are not in conformity with this chapter.

[ 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).

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