Maine Statutes
§ 22 §2521-A — Methods research; designation of methods
Maine § 22 §2521-A
JurisdictionMaine
Title 22HEALTH AND WELFARE
Part 5FOODS AND DRUGS
Ch. 562-APREPARATION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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Bluebook
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, § 22 §2521-A (2026).
Text
The commissioner may:
1.Research.
Conduct, assist and foster research, investigation and experimentation to develop and determine methods of slaughter and handling of livestock in connection with slaughter that are practicable with reference to the speed and scope of slaughtering operations and humane with reference to other existing methods and current scientific knowledge; and
2.Conform to chapter.
Designate methods of slaughter and handling in connection with slaughter that, with respect to each species of livestock, conform to this chapter. The commissioner may make any such designation by designating methods that are not in conformity with this chapter.
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Legislative History
PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).
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Bluebook (online)
Maine § 22 §2521-A, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/me/22%20%C2%A72521-A.