§ 47-629 — Injection of virulent hog-cholera virus into hogs without permit unlawful; permit issued, when

It shall be unlawful for any person to inject any virulent hog cholera virus into any hog in the state of Kansas unless such person first obtains a permit from the animal health commissioner authorizing such injection. A permit to inject virulent hog cholera virus may be issued by the animal health commissioner upon application to the animal health commissioner upon a form provided by the animal health commissioner. Such permit shall be issued only to persons who are sufficiently informed as to qualify to safely handle and use such virus. Such permit shall state the conditions, limitations and regulations as the animal health commissioner deems necessary for the protection of the health of the domestic animals of this state from infectious or contagious diseases. Such permit shall be issued for a definite period which duration shall be fixed by the animal health commissioner as the animal health commissioner deems necessary to prevent the spread of infectious or contagious diseases. The permit holder shall comply with the requirements of such permit.

Legislative History

L. 1911, ch. 312, § 20; R.S. 1923, 47-629; L. 1951, ch. 316, § 2; L. 1961, ch. 255, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 156, § 27; L. 2012, ch. 140, § 48; July 1.