Section 16-30-030. Conditions of permit to operate a restricted feedlot.

The operator of a restricted feedlot must abide by the following conditions:

(1) There shall be no contact between animals not also similarly restricted.

(2) No cattle shall be removed from the restricted feedlot except to a federally inspected slaughter plant, a slaughter plant of like status, or a restricted feedlot of like status.

(3) The restricted feedlot will be maintained in a condition that follows common industry practices to mitigate disease risk.

(4) The owner or manager of a restricted feedlot will notify the department immediately of any outbreak of any infectious or contagious disease.

(5) The disposal of dead livestock will be in accordance with the laws relating to the disposal of dead livestock and in accordance with chapter 16-25 WAC.

(6) Accurate records will be kept for six years accounting for all cattle entering and leaving the restricted feedlot. Records must be open for review by authorized department of agriculture personnel during normal business hours, and must be provided to the department upon the director's request.

(7) Proper facilities shall be provided for inspection of brands, branding, and identification of cattle.

(8) The state veterinarian has the authority to enter the restricted feedlot at any reasonable time to conduct tests, examinations, and inspections.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 10-20-091, § 16-30-030, filed 9/30/10, effective 10/31/10; WSR 09-03-018, § 16-30-030, filed 1/9/09, effective 2/9/09; WSR 08-01-095, § 16-30-030, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.040 and 16.36.050. WSR 89-06-014 (Order 1995), § 16-30-030, filed 2/23/89; WSR 88-05-003 (Order 1964), § 16-30-030, filed 2/5/88. Statutory Authority: Chapter 16.36 RCW. WSR 83-07-028 (Order 1790), § 16-30-030, filed 3/14/83; Order 955, Regulation 3, filed 8/31/64; Order 851, Regulation 3, effective 7/19/61, but corrected for clerical error by filing dated 7/20/61.]

Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 10-20-091, § 16-30-030, filed 9/30/10, effective 10/31/10; WSR 09-03-018, § 16-30-030, filed 1/9/09, effective 2/9/09; WSR 08-01-095, § 16-30-030, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.040 and 16.36.050. WSR 89-06-014 (Order 1995), § 16-30-030, filed 2/23/89; WSR 88-05-003 (Order 1964), § 16-30-030, filed 2/5/88. Statutory Authority: Chapter 16.36 RCW. WSR 83-07-028 (Order 1790), § 16-30-030, filed 3/14/83; Order 955, Regulation 3, filed 8/31/64; Order 851, Regulation 3, effective 7/19/61, but corrected for clerical error by filing dated 7/20/61.

Rules

16-25,