Indiana § 15-17-7-6 - Tuberculin positive animals; slaughter

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§ 15-17-7-6. Tuberculin positive animals; slaughter

Sec. 6. (a) Cattle, goats, and cervids that react positively to a tuberculin test are condemned and designated for:

(1) further testing at a laboratory approved by the board; or

(2) slaughter;

not more than fifteen (15) days after appraisal under section 5 of this chapter.

(b) Animals designated for slaughter under subsection (a)(2) shall be slaughtered at an establishment that is:

(1) subject to federal or state inspection; and

(2) under the direction of an inspector employed by the United States Department of Agriculture or the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-7-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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