§ 1904. — Methods research; designation of methods.
[Laws in effect as of January 7, 2003]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 7, 2003 and December 19, 2003]
[CITE: 7USC1904]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 48--HUMANE METHODS OF LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER
Sec. 1904. Methods research; designation of methods
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 to March 1,
1959, shall become effective 180 days after their publication in the
Federal Register.
(Pub. L. 85-765, Sec. 4, Aug. 27, 1958, 72 Stat. 863; Pub. L. 95-445,
Sec. 5(b)-(e), Oct. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 1069.)
Amendments
1978--Par. (a). Pub. L. 95-445, Sec. 5(d), inserted ``and'' after
the semicolon at end.
Par. (b). Pub. L. 95-445, Sec. 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 L. 95-445, Sec. 5(b), repealed par. (c).
Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 95-445 effective one year after Oct. 10, 1978,
and nonapplicability during not to exceed additional 18 months in
hardship cases, see sec. 7 of Pub. L. 95-445 set out as a note under
section 603 of Title 21, Food and Drugs.
