Section 4.1-27-03 - License requirements - Application - Fee - Commission schedule - FacilitiesA person may not establish or operate a livestock auction market within this state without procuring a license to do so from the commissioner. The commissioner may not approve any application without written permission from the state veterinarian. An applicant for a license shall:
1. Make a written application in the form prescribed by the commissioner;2. File evidence required by the state board of animal health or the commissioner to show the person is financially responsible to operate an auction market and the person will own or control adequate facilities for the care, sorting, feeding, loading and unloading, and shipment of livestock;3. Pay to the commissioner a license fee of two hundred dollars;4. File with the commissioner a schedule of fees and commissions that will be charged to owners, sellers, or their agents. The schedule must be posted conspicuously at the auction market. The schedule may not be altered except upon notification to the commissioner. The altered schedule must be reposted upon notification to the commissioner;5. State the location where the applicant proposes to operate a livestock auction market;6. Make a complete and detailed description of the property and facilities proposed to be used in connection with the livestock auction market; and7. Make a showing of public convenience and necessity to the satisfaction of the commissioner.Added by S.L. 2017, ch. 68 (SB 2028),§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017.