Michigan Compiled Laws Act 163 Of 1962 Humane Slaughter Of Livestock (287.551 - 287.556)

• Section 287.551 Humane Slaughter Of Livestock; Definitions.
  As used in this act: (a) “Director” means the director of agriculture. (b) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation or association doing business in...
• Section 287.552 Humane Slaughter Of Livestock; Methods Prohibited.
  No slaughterer, packer or stockyard operator shall shackle, hoist or otherwise bring livestock into position for slaughter by any method which shall cause injury...
• Section 287.553 Humane Slaughter Of Livestock; Exemptions.
  No slaughterer, packer or stockyard operator shall bleed or slaughter any livestock except by a humane method. The director, by administrative order, may exempt...
• Section 287.554 Ritual Slaughter.
  Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit, abridge or in any way hinder the religious freedom of any person or group. Notwithstanding...
• Section 287.555 Rules And Regulations; Inhumane Methods.
  The director shall administer the provisions of this act. He shall promulgate and may from time to time revise rules and regulations in accordance...
• Section 287.556 Violation Of Act; Penalty.
  Any person who violates any provision of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1962, Act 163, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963

Last modified: October 10, 2016