- A. An operator shall not buy, sell or receive a non-ambulatory animal.
- B. An operator shall not process, butcher or sell meat or products of non-ambulatory animals.
- C. An operator shall not hold a non-ambulatory animal without taking immediate action to humanely euthanize the animal or to provide immediate veterinary treatment.
- D. An operator shall not, at any time, either while the animal is on the premises or in transit, drag or push with equipment a non-ambulatory animal. Such animal must be moved with a sling, a stoneboat or other sled-like or wheeled conveyance, a soft-lay rope, a padded cable or chain or a web type belt (no bare chains). Once a vehicle has entered the official premises of the establishment, it is considered to be within the operator’s premises.
- E. An operator shall not consign, ship or accept any non-ambulatory animal for transporting or delivering.
- F. An operator is responsible for the wrongful acts or omissions of agents and employees.
- G. An operator must adequately train and supervise agents and employees to assure that such agents and employees do not engage in wrongful conduct.
- H. Any violation of this rule or any other rule of the board will subject the licensee to criminal penalties and license revocation.
[21.35.3.8 NMAC - Rp, 21.35.3.8, 7/16/2024]