Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 1246.9

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 1246.9 - Captive Bolt

Captive bolt is an acceptable method of humane slaughter of rabbits, ostriches and other similar large birds.

(a) Where captive bolt is used as the humane method of slaughter, the captive bolt device shall be of the appropriate size for the chosen species.

(b) The captive bolt device must be properly placed so that the cerebral hemisphere and the brainstem are adequately disrupted by the penetrating bolt to cause immediate unconsciousness. Immediate bleeding must follow use of the captive bolt device.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1246.9

1. Renumbering of former section 1245.10 to new section 1246.9, 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 1245.10 to new section 1246.9, including amendment of Note, filed 3-19-2009; operative 4-18-2009 (Register 2009, No. 12).