Arizona § 3-2016 - Methods of slaughtering which are humane
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-2016 — Methods of slaughtering which are humane, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-2016. Methods of slaughtering which are humane
No method of slaughtering or handling in connection with slaughtering shall be deemed to comply with the public policy of the state of Arizona unless it is humane. Either of the following two methods of slaughtering and handling are hereby found to be humane:
1. In the case of cattle, calves, horses, mules, sheep, swine, and other livestock, all animals are rendered insensible to pain by a single blow or gunshot or an electrical, chemical or other means that is rapid and effective, before being shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut.
2. By slaughtering in accordance with the ritual requirements of the Jewish faith or any other religious faith that prescribes a method of slaughter whereby the animal suffers loss of consciousness by anemia of the brain caused by the simultaneous and instantaneous severance of the carotid arteries with a sharp instrument.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-2016
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-2016 cover?
Section 3-2016 ("Methods of slaughtering which are humane") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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