Authority: IC 15-17

Affected: IC 15-17-18-2

Sec. 7. Cervidae that are required to be officially identified under IC 15-17 and this title must be identified by using an official identification that is a tamper resistant eartag. In addition to the eartag, the animal may also be identified using the following methods of identification:

1. (1) Electronic identification that complies with ISO 11784/11785.
2. (2) Non-ISO electronic identification applied to the animal on or before January 1, 2015.
3. (3) Flank tattoo.
4. (4) Ear tattoo.
5. (5) Any identification device approved by the state veterinarian to facilitate disease control.

However, a person may identify a reindeer using an official method other than an eartag.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 1-2.6-7; filed Aug 22, 2014, 4:04 p.m.: 20140917-IR-345140057FRA; readopted filed Oct 16, 2014, 9:43 a.m.: 20141112-IR-345140300RFA; readopted filed Jul 14, 2020, 1:42 p.m.: 20200812-IR-345200230RFA)