Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-17 - Humane Slaughter of Livestock

Section 4-17-1. - Declaration of policy. - § 4-17-1. Declaration of policy. It is declared and determined...

Section 4-17-2. - Definitions. - § 4-17-2. Definitions. As used in chapter: (1) “Director” means...

Section 4-17-3. - Shackling and hoisting. - § 4-17-3. Shackling and hoisting. No slaughterer, packer, or stockyard...

Section 4-17-4. - Method of slaughter. - § 4-17-4. Method of slaughter. No slaughterer, packer, or stockyard...

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

Section 4-17-6. - Penalty for violations. - § 4-17-6. Penalty for violations. Any person who violates any...

Section 4-17-7. - Exemption of ritual slaughter. - § 4-17-7. Exemption of ritual slaughter. Nothing in this chapter...