CHAPTER 13. FEEDER PIGS - Indiana Statutes

IC 15-17-13
     Chapter 13. Feeder Pigs

IC 15-17-13-1
License; requirement
     Sec. 1. A livestock dealer's license is required to engage in business as a feeder pig dealer.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

IC 15-17-13-2
Inspection and approval of concentration points
     Sec. 2. Before issuing a feeder pig dealer a license under this chapter, the board shall inspect and approve the concentration point or points used by the feeder pig dealer.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

IC 15-17-13-3
Exemption; special permit
     Sec. 3. The board may do the following:
        (1) Exempt from this chapter a farmer that moves feeder pigs into Indiana for the farmer's feeding program.
        (2) Require a farmer described in subdivision (1) to obtain a special permit from the board for each shipment of feeder pigs moved into Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

IC 15-17-13-4
Standards; concentration points
     Sec. 4. The board shall establish standards for construction and maintenance of concentration points to assure adequate facilities for washing and disinfecting swine pens and maintaining sanitary conditions. Concentration points must meet the standards before approval.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

IC 15-17-13-5
Identification of pigs
     Sec. 5. Pigs sold through:
        (1) stockyards;
        (2) livestock auction markets; or
        (3) places of business where pigs are assembled for resale, other than pigs sold for immediate slaughter;
must be identified using an identification approved by the board before being moved from the point of sale.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

IC 15-17-13-6
Imported pigs; identification
     Sec. 6. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, a person may not import, move, or introduce into Indiana any feeder pigs

unless the feeder pigs are:
        (1) identified using an identification approved by the board;
        (2) accompanied by a permit issued by the board; and
        (3) accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection issued and signed by a veterinarian who is:
            (A) licensed or legally able to practice in Indiana; and
            (B) accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture or another sanctioning body approved by the board.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

IC 15-17-13-7
Vaccination
     Sec. 7. All pigs must be vaccinated, treated, or inspected before sale or being offered for sale, as required by the board.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

IC 15-17-13-8
Violation; imported pigs
     Sec. 8. Feeder pigs that are imported, moved, or introduced into Indiana in violation of this chapter shall be immediately placed under quarantine and unloaded at a facility designated by the board. The truck or conveyance used to transport the quarantined feeder pigs must be impounded until compliance with this chapter is determined. The consignor or shipper shall pay the costs of feeding and caring for the quarantined feeder pigs.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.