02 NCAC 52E .0208          REMOVAL OF IDENTIFICATION MARKS: TAGS: ETC.

No person or persons shall remove any paint mark, tag, etc., required for identification of cattle and swine unless previously authorized by the State Veterinarian or his authorized representative. The State Veterinarian authorizes the removal of paint marks, tags, etc., used for identification of slaughter cattle and swine at the time of slaughter.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑416;

Eff. April 1, 1984;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 26, 2017.