Alabama Administrative Code
Title 80 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES
AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY
Chapter 80-3-11 - LIVESTOCK DEALERS
Section 80-3-11-.04 - Record Requirements For Dealers

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 80-3-11-.04

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

(1) Every dealer, as defined in the law and this Chapter must maintain written records of every livestock transaction within which he is involved, including buying, selling, trading for, or giving away livestock. These records must be kept and maintained for a period of at least two years.

(2) The above records must be available for inspection by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, or his authorized representative, at any reasonable hour, within 24 hours after notice has been given of intention to inspect. Said availability shall also include copying, photographing, or otherwise reproducing any of the records which the Commissioner or his representative shall deem necessary for official use.

(3) The following information is deemed to be the minimum required to be kept by the dealer for livestock transaction:

(a) Full name and address of the buyer and seller of livestock, which shall reflect the origin and distribution of each livestock.

(b) Date of each purchase, sale, or transaction.

(c) Date and place of brucellosis test, when such test is required.

(d) Number of animals involved.

(e) Sufficient individual description of identification so that each animal may be traced to the herd and farm of origin. This must include breed, sex, age, weight, tattoo, registration number and ear tag number. Back tag numbers may be substituted in place of tattoo, registration number and ear tag number.

(4) Willful falsification of any information required to be kept concerning livestock transactions is deemed to be sufficient cause for suspension or revocation of the dealer license required under Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-15-132.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-15-45.

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