Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 40-13-6-.03 – General Identification Requirements for Animals Moving Through Georgia Livestock Auction Markets

Rule 40-13-6-.03. General Identification Requirements for Animals Moving Through Georgia Livestock Auction Markets

(1) All back tags and other forms of official identification must be applied in accordance with instructions issued by the Department. The livestock auction market must provide necessary facilities for carrying out this requirement.
(2) Animals received directly at slaughter establishments must also be back tagged in accordance with provisions of this section and blood samples may be obtained and forwarded to the Georgia Department of Agriculture along with the name and address of the seller of such animals.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 4-4-2.

History. Original Rule entitled "Back Tagging Requirements" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.

Repealed: F. Apr. 1, 1970; eff. Apr. 20, 1970.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Livestock Identification Requirements" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.

Amended: New title "General Identification Requirements for Animals Moving Through Georgia Livestock Auction Markets." F. Aug. 10, 2018; eff. Aug. 30, 2018.