N.M. Code R. § 21.35.4.8 - LIVESTOCK MARKET LICENSE AND LICENSEE

A. Any person desiring to operate a livestock market in New Mexico shall file an application for a license with the director on such form or forms as the director shall prescribe, which application shall be signed by the applicant.

B. Every license issued by the director to a livestock market operator shall expire one year from the date of issuance. Renewal of such license shall be made on renewal forms as prescribed by the board.

C. The director may extend licenses for a portion of a calendar year, in order to synchronize the periods of all licenses, so that the one year period of issue coincides with the calendar year.

D. The license issued by the director to any livestock market owner for the operation of a livestock market, shall specify the day or days of the week on which the sale or sales will be conducted at that market.

E. The board will cooperate with the United States department of agriculture, packers and stockyards administration, to insure that the livestock market owner has met the requirements for bonding and approval under the federal codes, prior to issuing the license.

F. Special sales may be held on days or dates not specified in said license upon written application being submitted to the director, at least fifteen days prior to the scheduled date of the special sale.

G. The market owner shall display the license in a prominent place visible to the public.

H. Violation of any rule or statute on livestock market property by owner, agent, operator or employee may result in suspension or revocation of license.

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N.M. Code R. § 21.35.4.8

3/1/99; 21.35.4.8 NMAC - Rn & A, 21 NMAC 35.4.8, 10/30/2008