Ind. Code ch. 15-17-15

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Ind. Code § 15-17-15-1 Sale of diseased animals

Sec. 1. A person may not sell an animal that the person knows or suspects has an infectious or contagious disease except: (1) to an approved slaughtering establishment; (2) to a licensed marketing facility; or (3) as the state veterinarian directs. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-2 Records

Sec. 2. (a) A person that operates or conducts a sale of livestock shall keep an accurate and complete record of all sales, including the following: (1) The kind of animals received for sale. (2) The name and address of the person from whom the animals were received. (3) The date on which the animals were received. (4) The name and address of the person to whom the animals were sold. (5) The kind and number of animals sold to each person. (6) The price paid for the animals. (7) The record of individual ear tags, ear notches, back tags, tattoos, or brands for each animal. (8) If tested, individual test records, health records, and health certificates for each animal. (9) Any other information required by the board. (b) The record must be available for inspection by authorized personnel of the board. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-3.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-3 Health certificate; exemption

Sec. 3. (a) The board may adopt rules requiring that: (1) all dairy or breeding cattle and bison sold through any public or private sale must be accompanied with an official health certificate; and (2) the cattle and bison test negative for brucellosis and tuberculosis. However, a special form prescribed by the board may be used for this purpose instead of the certificate of veterinary inspection. (b) The board may adopt rules exempting animals from testing for brucellosis and tuberculosis within Indiana or other states or areas. (c) The state veterinarian may order cattle of any age to be tested to determine the disease status of the animal. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.86-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-4 Brucellosis reactors

Sec. 4. Cattle that react positively to a brucellosis test may not be sold for any purpose other than immediate slaughter. If cattle first react positively to a brucellosis test at a livestock auction market, community sale, or public stockyard, the owner or consignor of the cattle may remove the cattle to the owner's or consignor's premises, subject to quarantine laws and restrictions prescribed by the board. If a retest is negative, the animal may be sold in the same manner as any other animal that reacts negatively. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-6.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-5 Disinfecting premises of sales

Sec. 5. A person owning, operating, or controlling a livestock auction market, livestock show, or public stockyard in Indiana shall thoroughly clean and disinfect all the premises and enclosures according to rules adopted by the board. All disinfecting agents used for disinfecting swine, crates, cars, and other conveyances and the methods of disinfecting must meet the approval of the state veterinarian. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-6 Swine sales; vaccination and treatment

Sec. 6. A person operating or conducting a livestock auction market, community sale, or public stockyard may not sell or offer for sale any swine unless the swine have been: (1) vaccinated; (2) treated; (3) vaccinated and treated; or (4) inspected; according to rules adopted by the board. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-8.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-7 Sales for immediate slaughter

Sec. 7. (a) An animal may be sold for immediate slaughter at a livestock auction market, community sale, or public stockyard. (b) A person may not knowingly resell or divert for any purpose, other than immediate slaughter to an approved slaughtering establishment, an animal sold for immediate slaughter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-9.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-8 Injured or diseased animal; sale or purchase for food purposes

Sec. 8. An injured or a diseased animal and its products are unfit for human consumption and may not be: (1) sold or offered for sale; or (2) purchased or offered for purchase; for food purposes. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-10.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-9 Fairs and livestock shows

Sec. 9. The sale, exhibit, or display of animals at a fair or livestock show is subject to rules adopted by the board. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-14.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-10 State inspection; duties of operator

Sec. 10. The operator of a livestock auction market or community sale and the operator's agents and employees shall provide reasonable assistance to the personnel engaged in state inspection as required to enable the inspectors to perform their duties. The operator shall furnish the facilities and assistance necessary to restrain animals to allow state inspection. The operator shall furnish the facilities necessary to allow the inspector to conduct tests and fill out all papers and forms required for the inspector's duties. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-15.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-11 Identification of animals moving in trade

Sec. 11. Animals moving in trade or market channels within Indiana must be identified to the extent and in a manner considered necessary and prescribed by the board. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-17.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 15-17-15-12 Documents accompanying animals in transit

Sec. 12. The official health certificates, tests, charts, or other prescribed documents that are required by law or by rule must: (1) accompany animals when they are transported, shipped, or moved; (2) be present in the truck or other vehicle of transport used in shipping the animals; and (3) be available for inspection by authorized personnel of the board. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-18.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

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