§ 4-123.1. Inhumane slaughter of livestock
West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgriculture
MD Code, Agriculture, § 4-123.1
Formerly cited as MD AGRIC § 4-123.1; MD CODE Art. 27, § 333A; MD CODE Art. 27, § 333B; MD CODE Art. 27, § 333C; MD CODE Art. 27, § 333D
§ 4-123.1. Inhumane slaughter of livestock
(b) It is the policy of the State to prevent inhumane methods of livestock slaughter at an official establishment.
(c) This section may not be construed to:
(d) A slaughterer, packer, or stockyard operator may not, unless by a humane method:
(e) The Secretary shall inspect the handling of livestock in connection with slaughtering in an official establishment.
(f)(1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each violation.
Credits
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Agriculture § 4-123.1; Art. 27, §§ 333A, 333B, 333C, 333D.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 4-123.1, MD AGRIC § 4-123.1
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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