§ 4.1-27-14 — Inspection of livestock - Fees and rules governing

Before it is offered for sale, each animal that enters a livestock auction market must be
inspected for health by a veterinarian licensed in this state and approved by the state board of
animal health. Cattle also must be inspected for brands by a trained brand inspector, acting
under rules adopted by the North Dakota stockmen's association and the state board of animal
health. Veterinary inspection must include all livestock, whether it is to be moved interstate or
intrastate. The veterinary inspector must be recommended by the livestock auction market and
approved by the state board of animal health. The veterinarian must be a local veterinarian or a
veterinarian of the vicinity, unless there is no such veterinarian available. If the livestock auction
agency fails to recommend a veterinarian within a reasonable time, the board may approve a
veterinarian, if qualified and willing to accept the position at the market, and provide notice to
the market agency of the appointment. The services and duties of the veterinary inspector are
under the supervision of the state board of animal health and the inspector must be relieved of
office when the inspector fails to perform the required services and duties. Fees for the
inspection must be paid to the veterinarian by the livestock auction market company and must
be in an amount agreed upon by the auction market company and the veterinarian.