Pennsylvania § 2311 - General authority.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2311 — General authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2311. General authority.
The department shall have authority to impose requirements and methods for the identification of domestic animals owned, kept, possessed or transported within this Commonwealth. The department shall authorize and record the adoption and exclusive use of unique identification marks, numbers or devices, including distinctive branding marks, tattoos, microchips and other forms of identification that are affixed upon domestic animals, and shall maintain a registry of such forms of identification. The department may establish through regulations fees for the assignment, registry and exclusive use of forms of identification registered under this subchapter. Any regulations developed under this section shall not conflict with Federal regulations regarding the identification of domestic animals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2311
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2311 cover?
Section 2311 ("General authority.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 2311?
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