7 U.S.C. § 1904 — Methods research; designation of methods
submitted 68 years ago by Pub. L. 85-765 to r/title-7-AGRICULTURE · 157 words · no verdicts yet
This section directs the Secretary to support research on practical and humane livestock-slaughter methods. It also authorizes the Secretary to designate slaughter and handling methods and sets an effective date for later designations.
In furtherance of the policy expressed in this chapter the Secretary is authorized and directed—
(a) to conduct, assist, and foster research, investigation, and experimentation to develop and determine methods of slaughter and the handling of livestock in connection with slaughter which are practicable with reference to the speed and scope of slaughtering operations and humane with reference to other existing methods and then current scientific knowledge; and
(b) on or before March 1, 1959 , and at such times thereafter as he deems advisable, to designate methods of slaughter and of handling in connection with slaughter which, about each species of livestock, conform to the policy stated in this chapter. If he deems it more effective, the Secretary can make any such designation by designating methods which are not in conformity with such policy. Designations by the Secretary after March 1, 1959 , must become effective 180 days after their publication in the Federal Register.
In furtherance of the policy expressed herein the Secretary is authorized and directed—
to conduct, assist, and foster research, investigation, and experimentation to develop and determine methods of slaughter and the handling of livestock in connection with slaughter which are practicable with reference to the speed and scope of slaughtering operations and humane with reference to other existing methods and then current scientific knowledge; and
on or before March 1, 1959, and at such times thereafter as he deems advisable, to designate methods of slaughter and of handling in connection with slaughter which, with respect to each species of livestock, conform to the policy stated in this chapter. If he deems it more effective, the Secretary may make any such designation by designating methods which are not in conformity with such policy. Designations by the Secretary subsequent to March 1, 1959, shall become effective 180 days after their publication in the Federal Register.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 85–765, § 4, Aug. 27, 1958, 72 Stat. 863; Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(b)–(e), Oct. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 1069.)
- 1958Enacted · Pub. L. 85-765 · 72 Stat. 863
- 1978Amended · Pub. L. 95-445 · 92 Stat. 1069
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