3-2010. Identification of animals with drug
residue; violation; classification


A. The owner of an animal which has been treated with an antibiotic which has a
specific withdrawal period shall not market the animal for slaughter or through a
livestock auction unless either:


1. The stated withdrawal period has expired.


2. The animal is identified and the restrictions disclosed to all potential buyers.


B. A producer who has been notified and is currently under United States department
of agriculture restrictions for residue violations shall disclose that fact and identify
animals he markets. Such a producer may certify that the animal has undergone the
prescribed withdrawal period required for slaughter.


C. The identification prescribed by subsections A and B shall accompany the animal
for at least thirty days or until it is slaughtered.


D. The division shall determine the method for identifying animals as required by
this section.


E. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.