Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 4-17 - Humane Slaughter of Livestock
Section 4-17-3. - Shackling and hoisting.

§ 4-17-3. Shackling and hoisting.
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.
History of Section.P.L. 1961, ch. 26, § 1.

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Rhode Island General Laws

Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry

Chapter 4-17 - Humane Slaughter of Livestock

Section 4-17-1. - Declaration of policy.

Section 4-17-2. - Definitions.

Section 4-17-3. - Shackling and hoisting.

Section 4-17-4. - Method of slaughter.

Section 4-17-5. - Administration — Rules and regulations — Manual use of hammer, sledge, or poleax declared inhumane.

Section 4-17-6. - Penalty for violations.

Section 4-17-7. - Exemption of ritual slaughter.