Licensing of Slaughterhouses (Consolidated Laws of New York: Agriculture and Markets Law; Article 5−A; §§ 96−a − 96−f) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision New York Document type Legislation Date 1909 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Slaughtering Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Procedural matters Public health Inspection Research Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Article of the Agriculture and Markets Law of New York provides for licensing of slaughterhouses, specifically, supervision of the slaughtering of animals and fowl. Its purpose is the protection of the public health. It further lays down rules for slaughterhouse licenses; requirements for posting of inspection results; and denial, revocation and suspension of licenses. Full text English Website public.leginfo.state.ny.us