United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 7. AGRICULTURE |
Chapter 48. HUMANE METHODS OF LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER |
§ 1904. Methods research; designation of methods
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In furtherance of the policy expressed herein the Secretary is authorized and directed— (a) to conduct, assist, and foster research, investigation, and experimentation to develop and determine methods of slaughter and the handling of livestock in connection with slaughter which are practicable with reference to the speed and scope of slaughtering operations and humane with reference to other existing methods and then current scientific knowledge; and (b) on or before March 1, 1959 , and at such times thereafter as he deems advisable, to designate methods of slaughter and of handling in connection with slaughter which, with respect to each species of livestock, conform to the policy stated in this chapter. If he deems it more effective, the Secretary may make any such designation by designating methods which are not in conformity with such policy. Designations by the Secretary subsequent toMarch 1, 1959 , shall become effective 180 days after their publication in the Federal Register.
(Pub. L. 85–765, § 4, Aug. 27, 1958 , 72 Stat. 863; Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(b)–(e), Oct. 10, 1978 , 92 Stat. 1069.)
Amendments
1978—Par. (a). Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(d), inserted “and” after the semicolon at end.
Par. (b). Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(c), (e), struck out “for purposes of section 1903 of this title” before “180 days”, and substituted a period for the semicolon at end.
Par. (c). Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(b), repealed par. (c).
Effective Date Of Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–445 effective one year after