Section 1246.6 - General Requirements for Electrical Stunning or Slaughter with Electric CurrentWhere electric current is used for the humane slaughter of poultry, it shall be subject to the following requirements.
(a) All equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications.(b) Only electric current application equipment with pathways, compartments, current applicators, and all auxiliary equipment designed to properly accommodate the species of poultry being anesthetized or slaughtered shall be used.(c) The delivery of poultry to the place of application of electric current shall be done with a minimum of excitement and discomfort to the poultry in accordance with the provisions contained in these regulations.(d) The application of electric current to stun or induce cardiac arrest shall be performed by operators so as to assure proper handling and humane application.(e) The electric current shall be administered so as to produce effective surgical anesthesia or death with a minimum of excitement and discomfort.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1246.6
1. Renumbering of former section 1245.7 to new section 1246.6, including amendment of NOTE, filed 3-19-2009; operative 4-18-2009 (Register 2009, No. 12). Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 19501.5, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 19501 and 19501.5, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. Renumbering of former section 1245.7 to new section 1246.6, including amendment of Note, filed 3-19-2009; operative 4-18-2009 (Register 2009, No. 12).