Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)

7. Prohibition of slaughter of animals at places other than abattoirs, and exemptions

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1)No person may-
a)slaughter any animal at any place other than an abattoir;
b)permit the slaughter of any animal at any place under his or her control, unless the place is an abattoir; or
c)sell or provide meat for human and animal consumption unless it has been I slaughtered at an abattoir.

 

2)
a)Subsection (1) does not apply to slaughter for own consumption or for cultural or religious purposes.
b)No meat or animal product obtained from an animal slaughtered as contemplated in paragraph (a) may be sold to any person.