Rule 40-13-6-.02 - Special Livestock Sales(1) Any person desiring to hold a special sale must apply in writing to the State Veterinarian for a Special Sale Permit at least 21 days prior to the sale date. The permit will be granted without charge upon submission of proof satisfactory to the Commissioner that the applicant applying for the Special Sale Permit has sufficient surety in an amount established in a memorandum of understanding with the Department. (a) Associations holding sales of animals consigned by its members will not be required to procure surety provided the directors of the association accept full responsibility for financial obligations of the sale and release the Commissioner of Agriculture from any financial responsibility. A resolution supplied by the Department must be completed by the directors of the association and received by the Department prior to the Special Sale Permit being issued.(2) A farmer holding a sale, either production or dispersal, of his or her livestock for direct payment to the seller of such livestock is not considered a special sale, even when the sale is organized and advertised to the public or an auctioneer is utilized. The producer holding such sale must apply in writing to the State Veterinarian for a Notice of Sale Permit at least 21 days prior to the sale date. No surety is required for this type of producer sale.(3) A private sale of livestock between two individuals does not require a permit or surety.(4) Georgia 4-H clubs and Georgia Future Farmers of America chapters are not required to procure surety.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-6-.02
O.C.G.A. §§ 4-6-7, 4-6-52.
Original Rule entitled "Test Requirements" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.Repealed: F. Apr. 1, 1970; eff. Apr. 20, 1970.Amended: New Rule entitled "Special Livestock Sales" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.Amended: F. Aug. 10, 2018; eff. Aug. 30, 2018.