Section 18.32.670. Humane slaughter.  


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  • The operator of a slaughtering facility shall ensure that reindeer are  
    		(1) shot using a single shot to the head or neck by mechanical means, so that the reindeer will be immediately rendered unconscious with a minimum of excitement and discomfort before being shackled, hoisted, cast, or cut; for purposes of this paragraph, mechanical means includes captive bolt or gunshot;  
    		(2) bled immediately after being stunned or killed.  
    

Authorities

03.05.011;03.05.040;17.20.005;17.20.072;17.20.180;44.46.020

Notes


Authority
AS 03.05.011 AS 03.05.040 AS 17.20.005 AS 17.20.072 AS 17.20.180 AS 44.46.020
History
Eff. 9/6/2003, Register 167