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Law No. 22 of 1972 on the slaughtering of animals.

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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
This Law organize the slaughtering of animals. It lists the animals excluded from the slaughtering depending on their age, weight . It is forbidden to slaughter the pregnant females of animals. The meat slaughtered in an illegal manner will be seized by the responsible authority. Offences and penalties are specified in the text.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Notes
This Law repeals Law No. 5 of 1946 on the protection of pregnant ewes.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
قانون رقم ٢٢ لسنة ١٩٧٢ تنظيم ذبح الحيوانات