- (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.
Where electric current is used for the humane slaughter of poultry, it shall be subject to the following requirements.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 19501.5, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 19501 and 19501.5, Food and Agricultural Code.
History
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).