3-1205

3-1205. Control of animal diseases; violation;
classification

A. When advised of the occurrence of a disease of animals or poultry which
constitutes a threat to the livestock or poultry industries, the director may issue
lawful orders and adopt rules he deems necessary.

B. The state veterinarian may enter any place where a suspected animal or poultry
may be and take custody of the animal or poultry for the purpose of determining the
presence of a contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

C. The director may direct the state veterinarian and agency employees to:

1. Establish quarantines and define their boundaries.

2. Destroy animals or poultry when necessary to prevent the spread of any
infectious, contagious or communicable disease.

3. Appoint appraisers for the purpose of indemnifying owners of animals or poultry
destroyed.

4. Control the movement of animals or poultry, animal or poultry products and
agricultural products which may be directly related to dissemination of diseases
affecting the livestock or poultry industries.

D. Any person who violates any lawful order or rule issued pursuant to the
provisions of subsection A, or breaks any quarantine established by the state
veterinarian for the prevention and control of disease among livestock or poultry, is
guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.