Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit, abridge, or in any way hinder the religious freedom of any person or group. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, ritual slaughter and the handling or other preparation of livestock for ritual slaughter is defined as humane.
RCW 16.50.150
Religious freedom—Ritual slaughter defined as humane.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Pasado's Safe Haven v. State (2011)
Most recently applied in Pasado's Safe Haven v. State (July 2011)
1967 c 31 s 10.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.