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R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-17-1. Declaration of policy
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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 …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-17-2. Definitions
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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 sh…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-17-3. Shackling and hoisting
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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.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-17-4. Method of slaughter
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No slaughterer, packer, or stockyard operator shall bleed or slaughter any livestock except by a humane method.
