3-1340. Unbranded livestock kept in close
confinement; shipment, sale and inspection
A. Owners of livestock, other than equines, who do not have a recorded brand and
who maintain their animals in close confinement not exceeding ten acres may transport
their animals to livestock auctions licensed in this state, feedlots licensed in this
state or slaughter plants licensed in this state without first having those animals
inspected if the shipment does not exceed five cattle or calves or ten sheep.
B. Animals shipped, conveyed or transported under this section shall be accompanied
by proof of ownership, such as auction invoices or inspection certificates which the
owner received at the time of purchase.
C. Any livestock, other than equines, that are transported, shipped or conveyed
pursuant to this section and that have not been inspected by a livestock officer or
inspector within the previous forty-eight hours shall be inspected at their destination
point by a livestock officer or inspector before the sale, slaughter or change of
ownership and all applicable inspection fees shall be paid. Destination points for the
purpose of this section are feedlots, slaughter plants and auctions which are licensed in
this state.
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