RELATES TO: KRS 257.020, 257.990(1)(a)
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 257.600 requires the Department of Agriculture to promulgate administrative regulations governing the feeding of untreated garbage to swine to prevent the transmission of disease. KRS 257.020(3) requires the Board of Agriculture to prevent, control, and eradicate any communicable disease of livestock. This administrative regulation prohibits the feeding of treated or untreated garbage to swine to prevent the transmission of viral, bacterial, and parasitical diseases to people and animals.
Section 1. Definition. "Garbage" means: (1) All animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, consuming, and cooking of food;(2) Unconsumed food in all public and private establishments and residences; and(3) The offal and carcasses of dead animals, poultry, and fish or parts thereof.Section 2. Feeding Garbage to Swine Prohibited. A person shall not feed treated or untreated garbage to swine.Section 3. Penalties. The department may file an action in the court of jurisdiction to seek injunctive relief for a violation of this administrative regulation. Each day upon which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.46 Ky.R. 1382, 2629; eff. 6-30-2020.STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 257.020(3), 257.600