Promulgation of rules for implementation of identification programs

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. Source: SL 2005, ch 219 , § 3.