Code of Alabama
Article 5 - Handling of Livestock in Markets and in Transit.
Section 2-15-110 - Inhumane Handling or Handling in Violation of Article Prohibited.

In order to prevent injury to animals in livestock markets and in transit and to prevent unnecessary abuse and cruelty to animals with resultant loss of profit from the slaughter and sale of such animals, it shall be unlawful in this state to handle or transport such animals in any manner not consistent with humane methods of treatment to such extent as is reasonably possible or in a manner not in compliance with or in violation of the requirements of this article.

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Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 2 - Agriculture.

Chapter 15 - Livestock.

Article 5 - Handling of Livestock in Markets and in Transit.

Section 2-15-110 - Inhumane Handling or Handling in Violation of Article Prohibited.

Section 2-15-111 - Conveyances Used to Transport Livestock to Proceed to Destination Without Delay; Notice to Owner of Livestock of Breakdown.

Section 2-15-112 - Construction of Conveyances Used for Transporting of Livestock.

Section 2-15-113 - Use of Sticks, Whips, Chains, etc., in Livestock Markets; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner as to Treatment of Livestock in Markets; Inspections of Markets for Enforcement of Section.

Section 2-15-114 - Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Article, Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder, etc.; Liability of Managers, etc., of Transportation Agencies or Livestock Markets Permitting Violations of Article by Employees, Agent...