Livestock. Importation permit. Certificate of veterinary inspection. Requirements. Return of import permit to commissioner. Exemptions. Exhibition permit.

(b) Not later than forty-eight hours after imported livestock arrives at the destination for such livestock in this state, the owner of such livestock shall complete and return the import permit to the commissioner and report the number of each species imported and include a copy of the certificate of veterinary inspection that accompanied the livestock into this state. (c) The commissioner may refuse to grant a livestock import permit to any person, or any officer or agent of any corporation, who violates any statute or regulation governing the importation of livestock. Whenever an import permit is refused or revoked, the commissioner shall notify such person importing the livestock of the violations and corrections necessary and, after making corrections, such person may reapply for a livestock import permit. (d) Livestock brought into this state: (1) For the purpose of immediate slaughter upon premises where federal inspection is maintained, (2) to a slaughter facility approved by the commissioner, or (3) to a licensed livestock commission sales stable authorized to handle out-of-state livestock by the USDA and the State Veterinarian, shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, provided all such livestock transported into this state are accompanied with an owner-shipper statement that shall include the following: (A) The name and address of the consignor and the consignee; (B) the point of origin of such livestock and identification of the premises that is the destination for such livestock; (C) the date of entry into the state and a statement that all livestock are consigned for immediate slaughter; (D) a listing of official identification of each animal, as required in subsection (a) of this section; and (E) the signature of the shipper certifying that the animals are imported for slaughter only. (e) Any person who transports livestock or equines into this state for exhibition or competition purposes may obtain an exhibition permit from the commissioner prior to entering the state. Livestock or equines listed in the exhibition permit and on the certificate of veterinary inspection shall be exempt from the requirement for a new certificate of veterinary inspection every thirty days for the duration of the exhibition permit. All tests required pursuant to this chapter and chapter 438a, as applicable, to qualify for importation shall be listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection and shall be kept current for the duration of the exhibition permit. Exhibition permits shall expire six months after the date of issuance.