Authority: IC 15-17-3-21

Affected: IC 15-17-3-13

Sec. 1. (a) The state veterinarian will issue official premises identification numbers to sheep and goat owners. The state veterinarian may use the following:

1. (1) A premises identification number having the meaning set forth in 345 IAC 1-2.5-2.
2. (2) A number that consists of the state postal zip code abbreviation followed by a unique alphanumeric number or name.

3. (3) Any other alphanumeric numbering system that is:

   1. (A) unique across the country; and
   2. (B) compatible with federal animal health programs.

(b) Only tags approved by the state veterinarian shall be used as official identification under this article. Tags approved by the United States Department of Agriculture may be used to move animals into the state.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 5-4-1; filed Jan 5, 2006, 8:00 a.m.: 29 IR 1546; readopted filed Aug 16, 2012, 8:27 a.m.: 20120912-IR-345120197RFA; filed Aug 22, 2014, 4:04 p.m.: 20140917-IR-345140057FRA; readopted filed Jul 14, 2020, 1:42 p.m.: 20200812-IR- 345200230RFA)