Auction market operators shall employ a licensed accredited veterinarian as the veterinary inspector for the auction market for required inspection, testing, and vaccination. The veterinary inspector shall act as an authorized agent of the board to enforce inspection laws and regulations.

1. Animals rejected by the veterinary inspector must be consigned direct for slaughter to an inspected establishment. A report of sales must be furnished by sale management upon request of the state veterinarian.

2. The state veterinarian may order unfit animals to return to the farm of origin.

History: Effective July 1, 2016.

General Authority: NDCC 4.1-27-14

Law Implemented: NDCC 4.1-27-14