A. The State Veterinarian may determine that any livestock is infected with or has been exposed to any disease posing a threat to the livestock population of the state.
B. The State Veterinarian may cause the livestock to be destroyed or disposed of in a manner designed to protect the health of other livestock. Destroyed or disposed of livestock shall be appraised by an individual selected by the State Veterinarian and the owner of the livestock. The owner of the livestock destroyed or disposed of shall be entitled to be paid the amount of indemnity approved by the State Board of Agriculture from designated funds.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 42, art. 6(A), § 3. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 367, § 32, emerg. eff. June 6, 2000.