7 U.S.C. § 1906 : US Code - Section 1906: Exemption of ritual slaughter

Search 7 U.S.C. § 1906 : US Code - Section 1906: Exemption of ritual slaughter

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 provision of this chapter, in order to
protect freedom of religion, ritual slaughter and the handling or
other preparation of livestock for ritual slaughter are exempted
from the terms of this chapter. For the purposes of this section
the term "ritual slaughter" means slaughter in accordance with
section 1902(b) of this title.
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