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§ 47-1403 — Same; unlawful acts

Kansas § 47-1403
JurisdictionKansas
Ch. 47LIVESTOCK AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Art. 14HUMANE SLAUGHTER

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 47-1403 (2026).

Text

No slaughterer, packer, or stockyard operator shall:

(a)Shackle, hoist, or otherwise bring livestock into position for slaughter, by any method which shall cause injury or pain; or (b) bleed or slaughter any livestock except by a humane method. The handling or other preparation of livestock for ritual slaughter shall be exempt from the provisions of this act.

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Legislative History

L. 1961, ch. 256, § 3; January 1, 1962.

Nearby Sections

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§ 47-1001
Definitions
§ 47-1001a
License required to operate market; application form; fee; bond
§ 47-1001b
Application for market license; notice and hearing; removal of market to another location within county; notice; finding of commissioner or board
§ 47-1001c
Hearing on application for market license; issuance of license, when; matters considered
§ 47-1001d
Occasional livestock sales; exemptions; license
§ 47-1001e
Annual renewal fee; license period; electronic auction license; renewal; fees
§ 47-1001f
When license transferable; renewable, when
§ 47-1002
Bond, conditions; expiration date of license; damage actions; issuance of license after bond given
§ 47-1002a
Release of surety on bond; notice to principal
§ 47-1003
Investigations; arrests; access
§ 47-1004
Investigation, examination, inspection; hearing; suspension or revocation of license
§ 47-1005
Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of license
§ 47-1005c
Per diem for board members; expenses
§ 47-1007
Report of sales; remittance
§ 47-1008
Prohibition on sale of certain infected or injured livestock; euthanasia or order to remove from market, expenses; inspection by accredited veterinarian; contracts for service and filing certificates of inspection; inspection fees; minimum
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