Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals the prohibition of the slaughter of horses, effective November 1, 2013.

Highlights:

• Repeals the prohibition of the slaughter of horses, effective November 1, 2013 (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the sale of horsemeat for human consumption (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits an individual from transferring the possession of horsemeat knowingly to another individual who is planning on selling the horsemeat within the state (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes the State Commissioner of Health to have free access to any transport vehicle, factory, warehouse or establishment in which horsemeat is transported, manufactured, processed, packed, sold, or prepared (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals the prohibition of the slaughter of horses, effective November 1, 2013.

Highlights:

• Repeals the prohibition of the slaughter of horses, effective November 1, 2013 (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the sale of horsemeat for human consumption (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits an individual from transferring the possession of horsemeat knowingly to another individual who is planning on selling the horsemeat within the state (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes the State Commissioner of Health to have free access to any transport vehicle, factory, warehouse or establishment in which horsemeat is transported, manufactured, processed, packed, sold, or prepared (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text