Nevada § 573.120 - Records to be maintained by person buying or receiving livestock for slaughter on consignment or for commission or fee: Contents; inspection; retention
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§ 573.120. Records to be maintained by person buying or receiving livestock for slaughter on consignment or for commission or fee: Contents; inspection; retention
1. Any person buying, or receiving on a consignment, commission or fee basis, any
livestock for slaughter at a slaughtering establishment or plant, shall keep the following
records for each lot of livestock so received: (a) The name and address of the person from whom the livestock was received. (b) A description of the livestock, which must include the number and kind, approximate
age, the sex, and any visible brands or other distinguishing or identifying marks. 2. If any livestock bought or received as provided in subsection 1 is disposed of
other than by slaughter, a record must be kept of the disposal, including the description
as provided in subsection 1 and the name and address of the person receiving the livestock. 3. The records provided for in this section must be retained for at least 2 years
and must be open for inspection by any peace officer or representative of the Department
at all reasonable times.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 573.120 ("Records to be maintained by person buying or receiving livestock for slaughter on consignment or for commission or fee: Contents; inspection; retention") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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