HR 2521 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to provide for the mandatory inspection of domesticated rabbits slaughtered for human food.

Introduced 1977-01-26· Sponsored by Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Vetoed by President, H. Doc. 95-261.(1977-11-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Extends the coverage of the Poultry Products Inspection Act to include (1) domesticated rabbits and the establishments in which such rabbits are processed; (2) persons who slaughter or handle such rabbits; and (3) any other person performing any act relating to such rabbits if such acts, if related to poultry, would subject that person to the provisions of the Poultry Products Inspection Act. Allows a State two years from the date of enactment of this Act to develop and enforce, with respect to establishments processing domesticated rabbits within its borders, requirements at least equal to those imposed by the Poultry Products Inspection Act or have such intrastate activities come under Federal regulation.…

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