40-3-29. Promulgation of rules for implementation of identification programs.

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The Animal Industry Board shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 for the implementation of identification programs concerning:

(1)Descriptions of the systems used to implement identification programs;

(2)Methods and procedures to foster cooperation with industry, other states, and the federal government in implementing identification programs;

(3)Definitions to be used in identification programs;

(4)Types of identification approved in identification programs;

(5)Methods for tracking movements of animals included in identification programs;

(6)Penalties for intentional removal of official identification devices from animals within the state or from animals imported into the state;

(7)Confidentiality of identification records other than those used for mandatory disease control and eradication programs;

(8)Types and species of animals included in identification programs; and

(9)Criteria for defining programs as voluntary or mandatory.