CHAPTER 5. LIVESTOCK CERTIFICATION

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     Chapter 5. Livestock Certification

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"Administrator"
    
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "administrator" means the governor or the governor's designee.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

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"Buyer"
    
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "buyer" means a buyer of livestock bought for direct shipment to a person in a foreign country.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

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"Livestock"
    
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "livestock" means any animal or fowl raised for commercial purposes.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

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Certification by administrator
    
Sec. 4. The administrator may certify that certain livestock, bovine semen, or embryos meet the specifications of a buyer of that livestock, bovine semen, or embryos.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

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Fee
    
Sec. 5. The administrator shall charge a fee to cover the costs of certification under this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

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Power of administrator
    
Sec. 6. The administrator has the powers necessary to carry out this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

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Liability
    
Sec. 7. The administrator and the state are immune from liability for lawful actions taken under this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

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Offense
    
Sec. 8. A person who intentionally or knowingly forges a certification or the identification of livestock, bovine semen, or

embryos certified under this chapter commits a Class D felony.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.