Ind. Admin. Code tit. 345, r. 7-3.5-13 – Sale of animals at a market facility

Sec. 13. (a) A person consigning livestock to a dealer to be sold or offered for sale by competitive bidding shall, upon consignment or delivery of the animal to such dealer, stipulate the specific purpose for which the animal is to be sold or offered for sale. However, where the consignor does not declare such intent or purpose and relies upon the dealer to make the determination in his or her behalf, the dealer shall make the determination and proceed to sell or offer for sale the animal in such manner as will be in the best interests of the consignor.

(b) The following shall apply to animals sold for immediate slaughter:

(1) When an animal is consigned to a dealer under the stipulation that it is to be sold or offered for sale solely for the purpose of immediate slaughter, the auctioneer or any other selling agent acting in behalf of the consignor shall clearly announce to all prospective buyers the specific purpose for which the animal is to be sold. When an animal is sold for slaughter, the dealer shall clearly identify on a bill of sale given to the buyer and in the dealer's records that the animal was sold for slaughter only.
(2) When it has been determined or stipulated that any given animal is to be sold or offered for sale for the sole purpose of immediate slaughter, it shall be unlawful for any person to divert said animal or cause said animal to be diverted for any other purpose or use.
(3) Any duly authorized representative of the state veterinarian shall have the right to identify any animal which has been designated for immediate slaughter by paint branding the letter "S" just behind the point of the shoulder. Such letter "S" shall be at least twelve (12) inches in height.

(1) Any dealer engaged in the business of receiving, buying, or selling livestock on a commission basis, by competitive bidding, or otherwise, shall market the livestock consigned to his or her place of business openly so as to obtain the highest available bid and in a manner that will best promote the interest of the consignor.
(2) A dealer shall sell each consignment of livestock on its merits and shall not make the sale of one (1) consignment conditional on the sale of another and different consignment, provided, however, that this shall not prohibit the sale in graded lots of livestock belonging to different consignors who have agreed to such procedure.

(d) It is a violation of this rule to knowingly make any false statement or representation of fact with respect to the consignment or sale of any domestic animal that is intended to induce action by another if such statement causes another to act upon it to his or her damage.

(e) Promptly following the purchase or sale of livestock at public auction, the dealer shall transmit or deliver to the seller or consignor and the buyer, or their agent, an itemized written account of the purchase or sale which shall include the following:

(1) The number, weight (if sold by weight), and price for each animal or draft.
(2) The name of the person for whose account the transaction was made.
(3) The amount of the commission or other lawful charges or deductions withheld from the gross proceeds.
(4) Such other facts as may be necessary to complete the account and show fully the true nature of the transaction.

(f) Each market facility dealer must provide marketing services and facilities that are reasonably necessary in the buying, selling, assembling, holding, feeding, watering, testing, identifying, inspecting, and delivering livestock for public marketing. The services of a licensed, accredited veterinarian approved by the board to conduct all testing, vaccinating, and inspection of animals sold through the market facility if needed to perform services required by state and federal law.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 7-3.5-13; filed Nov 20, 1997, 2:45 p.m.: 21 IR 1290; errata filed Dec 5, 1997, 9:15 a.m.: 21 IR 1349; readopted filed May 2, 2001, 1:45 p.m.: 24 IR 2895; filed Jul 1, 2002, 1:28 p.m.: 25 IR 3740; readopted filed May 9, 2007, 3:16 p.m.: 20070516-IR-345070037RFA; readopted filed Aug 7, 2013, 8:32 a.m.: 20130904-IR-345130236RFA; readopted filed Jul 10, 2019, 3:50 p.m.: 20190814-IR-345190168RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:08 p.m.: 20251105-IR-345240625RFA)