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2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 16 - ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK (Formerly: Animals, estrays, brands, and fences)
16.50 Humane slaughter of livestock.
16.50.150 Religious freedom -- Ritual slaughter defined as humane.


WA Rev Code § 16.50.150 (2012) What's This?

RCW 16.50.150 Religious freedom — Ritual slaughter defined as humane.

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 provisions of this chapter, ritual slaughter and the handling or other preparation of livestock for ritual slaughter is defined as humane.

[1967 c 31 § 10.]


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