54-1408 Sheep; infected with scabies; quarantine; dipping; cost; violation; penalty. - Nebraska Statutes

54-1408. Sheep; infected with scabies; quarantine; dipping; cost; violation; penalty.When animals are found to be infected with or exposed to scabies they shall be held in quarantine at a place to be prescribed by the Department of Agriculture until treated or dipped and the premises cleaned and disinfected as deemed necessary by the department. The cost of dipping or otherwise treating such animals as deemed necessary by the department shall be borne by the owner thereof.Any conveyance or yarding facility must be cleaned and disinfected following transportation or yarding of any sheep known to be infected with scabies before being used for transporting or holding any other sheep.Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a Class III misdemeanor. SourceLaws 1965, c. 327, § 8, p. 940; Laws 1977, LB 39, § 41.