North Dakota Code 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:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-27-12
- Commissioner: means the agriculture commissioner or the designee or authorized representative of the commissioner. See North Dakota Code 4.1-01-01
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
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.