RA 9296 Section 13

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Section 13

SEC. 13. Scope of Application. — This Code shall apply to all meat establishments where food animal are slaughtered, prepared, processed, handled, packed or stored or sold. All slaughterhouses and poultry dressing plants shall ensure adequate protection and welfare of food animals while awaiting slaughter in order to avoid mishandling or the infliction of unnecessary pain or distress during the slaughtering process.

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