CHAPTER 19. AGRICULTURE.

ARTICLE 2E. HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF LIVESTOCK.

§19-2E-3. Definitions.

As used in this article:

(a) "Commercial slaughtering establishments" means a person engaged for profit in this state in the business of slaughtering or dressing animals for human consumption which are to be sold or offered for sale through a commercial outlet or establishment;

(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture of the State of West Virginia and his duly authorized representatives;

(c) "License" means any person licensed under the provisions of article two-b, chapter nineteen of the Code of West Virginia;

(d) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, fiduciary or other group of persons whether organized or not;

(e) "Livestock" means cattle, swine, sheep or goats.

Bill History For §19-2E-3

1982 Regular Session
House Bill 1481