Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 16.50 RCW
HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF LIVESTOCK
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Sections
16.50.100Declaration of policy.
16.50.110Definitions.
16.50.120Humane methods for bleeding or slaughtering livestock required.
16.50.130Administration of chapterRules.
16.50.140Manually operated hammer, sledge or poleaxeDeclared inhumane.
16.50.150Religious freedomRitual slaughter defined as humane.
16.50.160Injunctions against violations.
16.50.170Penalty for violations.