Binding force of communal shechitah enactments requiring two shochtim

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Unknown recipient

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The Chasam Sofer rules that the Stampfen community's enactment requiring two shochtim for knife and lung inspection is a praiseworthy safeguard that cannot be annulled by any beis din so long as its reason persists, per the Rambam in Hilchos Mamrim. Furthermore, a shochet who violates this enactment after warning may be disqualified from performing shechitah going forward.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer YD §13

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