Okla. Admin. Code § 35:15-15-73

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 35:15-15-73 - Responsibilities of approved veterinarians at approved markets

(a) The market veterinarian shall arrive at the market in sufficient time to perform all required testing, inspection of all animals, and paperwork prior to any movements from the sale premise, including the completion of all state and federal forms necessary for the release of the animals from the market and other state and federal forms required for EIA control.

(b) All official forms, certificates, documents, or stamps shall be kept in the exclusive possession of the market veterinarian and shall be dated and signed by the market veterinarian only at the time they are completed and issued.

(1) Under no circumstances shall any official document be presigned or prestamped by the market veterinarian.

(2) The market veterinarian shall be responsible for the unauthorized or improper issuance of any official document or the use of any official stamp.

(c) If unable to work the market, the market veterinarian shall secure another accredited veterinarian to work the market.

(d) The market veterinarian's failure or neglect to perform any of the required functions shall be cause for disapproval and immediate removal from the market.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:15-15-73

Added at 12 Ok Reg 3388, eff 7-1-95 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 1847, eff 6-14-96; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2821, eff 7-13-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1927, eff 6-27-02