Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-102
§1906 Exemption of Ritual Slaughter
Title 7 › CHAPTER 48 — HUMANE METHODS OF LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER › § 1906
Summary
Protects religious freedom by exempting ritual slaughter and the handling or preparation of livestock for ritual slaughter from the chapter’s rules. This exemption applies even if other parts of the chapter conflict. Ritual slaughter means slaughter done as described in section 1902(b) of this title.
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Title 7, §1906
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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 slaughter are exempted from the terms of this chapter. For the purposes of this section the term “ritual slaughter” means slaughter in accordance with section 1902(b) of this title.
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7 U.S.C. § 1906
Title 7, Agriculture
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102