Missouri § 268.171 - Slaughterers to keep records.
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§ 268.171. Slaughterers to keep records.
1. Every person slaughtering any branded cattle, sheep, horses, mules, or asses shall keep a record of the number of such animals slaughtered, the date of the slaughter, the name and address of the person from whom purchased or for whom the work was done, the brand on the animals, and the actual or estimated weight of each such animal.
2. Every livestock market receiving any branded cattle, sheep, horses, mules or asses shall keep a record of the number of such animals received, the date of receipt, the name and address of the person from whom received and a facsimile of the brand.
3. The records required by this section shall be kept for a period of at least two years.
4. Nothing contained in this section will impose any liability on a market operator or any person engaged in the slaughtering of livestock. All facsimiles of brands shall be used only as a record of identification.
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(L. 1971 H.B. 134 § 18)
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Section 268.171 ("Slaughterers to keep records.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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