1. Livestock being transported;

2. The documents relating to the health, ownership, or destination of the livestock; and

3. Ownership documents or serial or identification numbers relating to farming equipment or farm implements.

B. 1. Agents of the Board are authorized to issue citations to those persons committing violations of the laws relating to the control and eradication of disease in livestock in this state.

2. Each violation relating to the transportation of livestock, and any required documentation regarding disease eradication and control of livestock being transported may result in a citation not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per incident. Each citation issued shall indicate the name of the owner of the livestock being transported, as well as the name of the driver of the vehicle.

3. If an owner or driver receives three citations for violations of this subsection within a consecutive three-year period, the owner or driver may be subject to citations not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for any subsequent violations of this subsection.

C. The authorized agents designated to stop vehicles and issue citations shall be required to satisfactorily complete those courses offered by law enforcement agencies as are required by the Board.

Historical Data

Added by Laws 1987, SB 32, c. 132, § 2, emerg. eff. June 3, 1987; Amended by Laws 2000, SB 1424, c. 367, § 66, emerg. eff. June 6, 2000 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2001, HB 1190, c. 430, § 4, eff. November 1, 2001 (superseded document available).