Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 110 - Animal Health Board
Chapter 1721 - ANIMAL HEALTH
LIVESTOCK CONCENTRATION POINTS
Part 1721.0110 - SLAUGHTERING ESTABLISHMENTS

Subpart 1. Removal of livestock.

Livestock shall not be removed from any slaughtering establishment to other points in the state except under extenuating circumstances and with prior permission of the board. This includes the yards immediately contiguous to and operated by the slaughtering establishment as holding, sorting, or weighing pens. Upon application by the owner of the livestock, the executive director of the board may issue a permit to allow removal of livestock from slaughtering establishments.

Subp. 2. Live bird markets.

A person must obtain a permit from the board prior to operating a live bird market in the state. The live bird market facility must be inspected at least once every 12 months by an agent of the board to demonstrate compliance with this part. The live bird market facility, crates, and equipment must be maintained in a reasonably sanitary condition. The operator of the live bird market must keep records of the type and origin of birds that enter the facility, the date the birds enter the facility, and the date that the birds are killed. All records must be maintained for at least two years and be available for inspection upon request by the board.