N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-27-12
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4.1-27-12. Records to be kept by operator of auction market - Contents - Examination - Report
Official statutory text
4.1-27-12. Records to be kept by operator of auction market - Contents - Examination
- Report.
1. The operator of each livestock auction market shall keep on file an accurate record of
the following:
a. The date on which each consignment of animals was received and sold;
b. The name and address of the buyer and seller of the consigned animals;
c. The number and species of the animals received and sold; and
d. The marks and brands on each such animal.
2. The records, together with the gross selling price, commission, and other proper care,
handling, and sales charges on each consignment of livestock must be available for
inspection by the commissioner, or authorized inspectors. A copy of the information
required in this section must be supplied to the owner of the livestock. All records of
sales during the preceding twelve months must be kept readily accessible for
immediate examination by the commissioner.
- Report.
1. The operator of each livestock auction market shall keep on file an accurate record of
the following:
a. The date on which each consignment of animals was received and sold;
b. The name and address of the buyer and seller of the consigned animals;
c. The number and species of the animals received and sold; and
d. The marks and brands on each such animal.
2. The records, together with the gross selling price, commission, and other proper care,
handling, and sales charges on each consignment of livestock must be available for
inspection by the commissioner, or authorized inspectors. A copy of the information
required in this section must be supplied to the owner of the livestock. All records of
sales during the preceding twelve months must be kept readily accessible for
immediate examination by the commissioner.
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