01-001 C.M.R. ch. 202, § V - RECORDKEEPING

1. The owner must maintain records for a minimum of five years from the date of application of the identification. These records must be made available upon request during normal business hours to any authorized employee of the USDA or the Department. The records must include the following:

a. the official identification number applied;

b. the number of animals identified, by species;

c. the type of official identification; and

d. the date on which the official identification was applied.

2. In addition to maintaining records specified above, each individual who applies official identification must provide the following, upon request.

a. the name, premises, mailing address, and if available, phone number of the individual for which the official identification was applied;

b. the name and address of the owner of the flock of birth, if the flock of birth is known, and

c. the name, premises, mailing address, and if available phone number of the individual or premises that purchased or otherwise received these animals.

3. Each individual or entity who receives, purchases, acquires, sells, or disposes of any sheep or goats must keep records of each transaction for a minimum of five years from the date of the transaction. Each record must include the following:

a. the number of animals included in the transaction;

b. the date of the transaction;

c. the name, address, and if available, the phone number of the second party involved in the transaction;

d. the species and breed of the animals involved;

e. a copy of the brand inspection certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection for all animals that have official identification consisting of brands or ear notches; and

f. all business records, including sale tickets or invoices.

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01-001 C.M.R. ch. 202, § V