W. Va. Code R. § 61-11D-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-11D-6 - Information To Be Recorded By Licensed Livestock Dealers

6.1. The licensed livestock dealer shall record the following information for each animal involved in a livestock transaction, as of the time of the livestock transaction:

6.1.a. All ear tag numbers or letters and any other identifying numbers or letters affixed to the animal;

6.1.b. Identifying tattoo numbers, except for vaccination tattoos;

6.1.c. In the case of purebred livestock, the registration number assigned to the animal;

6.1.d. The breed and sex of the animal;

6.1.e. The approximate weight of the animal;

6.1.f. The date of the transaction; and

6.1.g. The names and addresses of all owners, sellers, consignors or buyers who are party to the transaction with the licensed livestock dealer.

6.2. The licensed livestock dealer shall retain the records required to be kept under the provisions of this section of the rule for at least two (2) years. After two years the licensed livestock dealer shall retain the records or may deliver them to the commissioner who may retain or dispose of such records as he sees fit.

6.3. The licensed livestock dealer shall forthwith deliver to the commissioner all records required to be maintained by W. Va. Code '19-10B-5 and by this rule upon the suspension of his business or upon the suspension or revocation of his livestock dealer's license.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-11D-6