Maine Statutes
§ 22 §2521-C — Exemption of ritual slaughter
Maine § 22 §2521-C
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-C (2026).
Text
This chapter may not be construed to prohibit, abridge or in any way hinder the religious freedom of a person or group. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, in order to protect freedom of religion, ritual slaughter and the handling or other preparation of livestock for ritual slaughter are exempted from the terms of this chapter. For the purposes of this section the term "ritual slaughter" means slaughter in accordance with section 2521, subsection 2.
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Legislative History
PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).
Nearby Sections
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§ 22 §2521
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Bluebook (online)
Maine § 22 §2521-C, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/me/22%20%C2%A72521-C.