Title 2 — Title 2
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Ala. Code § 2-15-1 Department Authorized to Enter into Contracts to Perform Inspection or
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Testing Services, Etc., for Persons, Firms, Etc., Engaged in Business of Marketing Livestock; Charge and Collection of Fees for Services Rendered and Disposition Thereof. The Department of Agriculture and Industries, acting by and through the Commissioner of Agriculture and Indus…
Ala. Code § 2-15-110 Inhumane Handling or Handling in Violation of Article Prohibited
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In order to prevent injury to animals in livestock markets and in transit and to prevent unnecessary abuse and cruelty to animals with resultant loss of profit from the slaughter and sale of such animals, it shall be unlawful in this state to handle or transport such animals in a…
Ala. Code § 2-15-111 Conveyances Used to Transport Livestock to Proceed to Destination
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Without Delay; Notice to Owner of Livestock of Breakdown. (a) All trucks, vans or other conveyances used for the transportation of cattle, sheep, swine or other animals along public roads, streets or highways of Alabama shall, prior to the loading of such animals, be prepared to …
Ala. Code § 2-15-112 Construction of Conveyances Used for Transporting of Livestock
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All such trucks, vans or other conveyances used for the transporting of the animals described in this article shall be so constructed that the roof of any deck of the conveyance will not touch the highest point of the back of any animal loaded thereon. Any such conveyance which i…
Ala. Code § 2-15-113 Use of Sticks, Whips, Chains, Etc., in Livestock Markets; Promulgation
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of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner as to Treatment of Livestock in Markets; Inspections of Markets for Enforcement of Section. In addition to the authority granted to the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Industries pursuant to Division 1 of Article 4 of thi…
Ala. Code § 2-15-114 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Article, Rules or Regulations
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Promulgated Thereunder, Etc.; Liability of Managers, Etc., of Transportation Agencies or Livestock Markets Permitting Violations of Article by Employees, Agents, Etc. (a) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions or requirements of this article, or who fails to perform a…
Ala. Code § 2-15-115 Short Title
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Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §1.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-116 Purpose
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Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §2.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-117 Charter Required for Conduct of Public Livestock Business
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Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §3.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-118 Definitions
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Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §4; Acts 1994, No. 94-322, p. 562, §7.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-119 Creation of Public Livestock Board; Membership and Duties of Board;
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Chairman; Ex Officio Members. Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §5.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-120 Terms of Members; Power to Make Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations;
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Per Diem Allowance and Travel Expenses. Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §6.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-121 Application for Charter; Information Required; Fee
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Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §7.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-122 Application for Charter; Review by Commissioner; Notice of Hearing;
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Persons Entitled to Notice; Factors Affecting Decision of Board; Grounds for Denial of Charter. Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §8.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-123 Public Livestock Markets Pre-existing This Article; Non-transferability of
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Charter. Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §9.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-124 Disposition of Fees
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Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §10.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-125 Lapse of Charter Upon Transfer of Business or Failure to Pay Licensing
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Fees; “Transfer” Defined. Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §11.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-126 Amendments to Charter; Application and Notice; When Application
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Required. Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §12.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-127 Appeal of Refusal to Grant Charter; Court, Venue, Bond, and Costs;
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Stay Upon Appeal of Suspension or Revocation of Charter; Failure to Perfect Appeal. Repealed by Act 2017-226, §2, effective August 1, 2017. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-629, p. 1171, §13.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-130 Short Title
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This article shall be known and cited as the Alabama Livestock Dealers’ Financial Responsibility Act. History: (Acts 1969, No. 568, p. 1049, §1.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-131 Definitions
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When used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BOARD. The Board of Agriculture and Industries of the State of Alabama. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Indust…
Ala. Code § 2-15-132 Dealer License Required; Denial or Revocation of License; Appeal
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(a) No person may engage in the business of a dealer as defined in Section 2-15- 131 without having a license therefor issued by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, which license shall expire on December 31 and shall be renewable as of January 1 of each year. (b) An a…
Ala. Code § 2-15-133 Bonds or Bond Equivalents; Financial Statements and Reports; Liability
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for Payments. (a) No license as required under Section 2-15-132 shall be issued or renewed until the applicant therefor shall make, execute, and thereafter maintain on file with the commissioner a bond or a bond equivalent as provided in subsection (f) in favor of the State of Al…
Ala. Code § 2-15-134 Acceptance of Bonds Given Under Federal Packers and Stockyards
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Act. The commissioner is hereby authorized to accept a bond made by any dealer pursuant to the bonding requirements of the federal Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended, and any dealer presenting such a bond shall be deemed to have complied with the bonding provisions of S…
Ala. Code § 2-15-135 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Implementation of Article
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The commissioner with the approval of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries is hereby authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the evident intent and purposes of this article. History: (Acts 1969, No. 568, p. 1049, §7.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-136 Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Article; Injunctive Proceedings to
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Restrain Operation by Dealer in Violation of Provisions of Article. (a) Any person who shall engage in business as a dealer as defined in Section 2- 15-131 without having a license as required by subsection (a) of Section 2-15-132 or any person who shall violate any of the other …
Ala. Code § 2-15-137 Applicability of Article
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The provisions of this article shall not apply to purchases of livestock bought by bona fide farmers or stockmen for grazing, feeding, dairying or breeding purposes when such livestock is held and kept for such purposes during a period of 15 days or more. History: (Acts 1969, No.…
Ala. Code § 2-15-138 Provisions of Article Cumulative and Supplemental to Article 3 of
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Chapter. None of the provisions of this article shall be construed to repeal, amend, modify or otherwise change the provisions and requirements of Article 3 of this chapter, as it is hereby intended that the provisions of this article are cumulative and supplemental to such other…
Ala. Code § 2-15-150 Definitions
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When used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Agriculture and Industries of the State of Alabama. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Departme…
Ala. Code § 2-15-151 When Suppression or Eradication of Infectious, Contagious or
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Communicable Disease to Be Commenced Within County, Etc.; Appropriation of Funds for Same by County Commission. The work of suppression or eradication of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease of livestock shall be taken up under the provisions of this article in any …
Ala. Code § 2-15-152 When Commissioner to Invite Cooperation of Federal Government in
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Arrest or Eradication of Disease Within State. Upon determination by the commissioner of the existence of a disease of animals which, in his opinion, threatens the livestock industry of the State of Alabama, he shall invite the United States government to cooperate with the depar…
Ala. Code § 2-15-153 Quarantining of Lots, Towns, Cities, Etc., Where Livestock Infected with
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Contagious, Infectious or Communicable Diseases, Etc.; Issuance and Service Upon Owners, Etc., of Livestock and Agents, Etc., of Railroads, Trucks, Etc., of Notice of Establishment of Quarantine. The State Veterinarian or an assistant veterinarian or state livestock inspector sha…
Ala. Code § 2-15-154 Transportation of Livestock Within or from Quarantined Districts
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No railroad company or the owners or masters of any vessel, boat, truck or other vehicle or other transportation company shall receive for transportation or shall transport livestock from any quarantined district into any other part of Alabama, except as provided in this section.…
Ala. Code § 2-15-155 Livestock Brought into State to Be Accompanied by Certificate of
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Health; Preparation and Contents Thereof; Mailing of Certificate to State Veterinarian Upon Arrival of Livestock in State; Furnishing of Blank Health Certificates by State Veterinarian. All livestock, when brought into Alabama by a person, company or corporation or railroad or ot…
Ala. Code § 2-15-156 Cleaning, Disinfecting, Etc., of Quarantined Livestock or Places by
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Owners, Etc., Upon Receipt of Notice from State Veterinarian, Etc. Owners, agents, renters or parties in possession of quarantined livestock or quarantined places shall follow the directions in the rules and regulations of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries in cleaning…
Ala. Code § 2-15-157 Cleaning and Disinfecting of Vehicles Used in Transporting Animals
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All vehicles in which animals are transported in Alabama shall be cleaned and disinfected at the expense of the operator thereof after each time of use or before the vehicles are used to transport other animals. History: (Acts 1947, No. 694, p. 528, §15.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-158 Right of Entry of State Veterinarian, Livestock Inspectors, Etc.;
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Interference with Execution of Duties, Etc., by State Veterinarian, Livestock Inspectors, Etc. The State Veterinarian, the assistant state veterinarian and the state livestock inspectors may enter upon the premises or into any barns or other buildings where livestock are kept or …
Ala. Code § 2-15-159 Permitting Livestock to Run at Large in Quarantined District
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It shall be unlawful for any person to permit livestock to run at large in a quarantined district without a written permit of the State Veterinarian or a commissioned livestock inspector, and any person convicted of violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Histo…
Ala. Code § 2-15-160 Commissioner Authorized to Destroy Animals or Materials Affected by or
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Exposed to Disease and Indemnify Owners Thereof. If it appears necessary for the arrest or eradication of any disease of animals to destroy animals affected by or exposed to or any material contaminated by or exposed to disease, the commissioner is authorized, in cooperation with…
Ala. Code § 2-15-161 Diseased Animals to Be Appraised Prior to Slaughter
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Before authorizing the slaughter of diseased animals, they shall be appraised by a duly commissioned representative of the State Veterinarian or a cooperating representative of the United States Secretary of Agriculture duly commissioned by said State Veterinarian. History: (Acts…
Ala. Code § 2-15-162 Reappraisal of Animals
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If the owner shall refuse to accept the appraisal provided for in Section 2-15-161, the animals shall be appraised by three competent and disinterested appraisers, one to be selected by the duly commissioned representative of the State Veterinarian or the representative of the Un…
Ala. Code § 2-15-163 Appraisal of Exposed Animals Whose Flesh Can Be Saved for Food;
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Payment of Salvage Value, Etc., to Owner Thereof. Animals which are exposed to but not affected with the disease and whose flesh can be saved for food without risk of spreading the disease shall be appraised by the appraisal committee, as provided in Sections 2-15-161 and 2-15-16…
Ala. Code § 2-15-164 Basis for Appraisal of Animals
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The amount of appraisal of animals shall be based on the meat, dairy or breeding value; but, in the case of appraisal based on breeding value, no appraisal of any animal shall exceed three times its meat or dairy value. History: (Acts 1947, No. 694, p. 528, §21.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-165 Appraisal of Materials to Be Destroyed
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The same board which is herein authorized in Section 2-15-161 to appraise animals shall also appraise materials which are to be destroyed. History: (Acts 1947, No. 694, p. 528, §22.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-166 Reporting of Appraisals - Animals
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Appraisals of animals shall be reported on forms furnished by the department, and such reports shall show the number of animals and either the value per head or the weight of the value per pound. History: (Acts 1947, No. 694, p. 528, §23.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-167 Reporting of Appraisals - Materials
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Appraisals of materials shall be reported on forms furnished by the department. Reports of appraisals of materials shall, when practicable, show the number, size or quantity, unit price and total value of each kind of material appraised. History: (Acts 1947, No. 694, p. 528, §24.…
Ala. Code § 2-15-168 Destruction of Condemned Animals and Materials and Disposition
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Thereof. When the animals and materials affected or exposed to disease are ordered condemned, which the commissioner is herein authorized to do, any designated agent of the department shall proceed to destroy said animals and materials and to dispose of the carcasses under such r…
Ala. Code § 2-15-169 Sales of Exposed Animals
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When it becomes necessary in the eradication or control of disease to sell any exposed animal and salvage the flesh, the sale shall be made under such rules and regulations as the commissioner may prescribe. History: (Acts 1947, No. 694, p. 528, §26.)
Ala. Code § 2-15-170 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Control and Eradication of
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Infectious, Contagious, or Communicable Livestock Diseases by Commissioner. The commissioner, with the approval of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries, shall have the power and authority to promulgate all necessary rules and regulations for the control and eradication o…
Ala. Code § 2-15-171 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Transportation,
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Disposition, Etc., of Quarantined Livestock by State Board of Agriculture and Industries; Admissibility in Evidence Thereof; Furnishing of Copies to Probate Judges, Etc. The State Board of Agriculture and Industries shall have full power to make or enact such rules and regulation…