12 : 68 : 29 : 09 . Identification of breeding cattle and bison in intrastate commerce. All cattle or bison , for breeding purposes and over eighteen months of age, must have their official identification recorded when a change of ownership occurs. The official identification must be by official eartag , as defined in 9 C.F.R. § 86.1 (Januar y l , 2021 ), or by individual animal registration tattoos, if the cattle or bison are registered by breed associations recognized by United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service , Veterinary Services. Records of identification must be submitted to the board by a licensed and accredited veterinarian on forms provided by the board.

Source: 27 SDR 96, effective April 1, 2001; 34 SDR 100, effective October 22, 2007 ; transferred from § 12:68:05:02.02 , 45 SDR 82, effective December 11, 2018; 48 SDR 39, effective October 4, 2021 .

General Authority: SDCL 40-3-14 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 40-3-14 , 40-5-8 .

Prior versions effective: 2018-12-11.