North Carolina § 106-400 - 1. Swine disease testing.
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§ 106-400. 1. Swine disease testing.
In order to control or prevent the spread of swine diseases, the Board of Agriculture may adopt rules authorizing the State Veterinarian or an authorized representative to enter, at reasonable times, the premises where swine are kept and to examine the swine and obtain blood or tissue samples for testing purposes. The State Veterinarian may quarantine swine that have not been properly tested. History (1987, c. 793, s. 1; 2001-12, s. 6; 2003-6, s. 1; 2005-21, s. 1; 2009-103, s. 1.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2009-103, s. 1, amended Session Laws 2001-12, s. 11, as amended by Session Laws 2003-6, s. 1, and Session Laws 2005-21, s. 1, by deleting the expiration date. Therefore, the 2001 amendment to this section by Session Laws 2001-12 will not expire October 1, 2009. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2001-12, s. 6, effective April 4, 2001, substituted "an authorized" for "his" preceding "representative" in the first sentence; substituted "may" for "shall also have the authority to" preceding "quarantine" in the last sentence; and made minor stylistic changes.
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Section 106-400 ("1. Swine disease testing.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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