Consignments to Stockyards, Auction Markets or Recognized Slaughtering Centers

Section 85 Section 85.100  Consignments to Stockyards, Auction Markets or Recognized Slaughtering Centers a)         All out-of-state livestock consigned to a public stockyard, an auction market or recognized slaughtering center shall be accompanied from point of origin by a permit issued by the Department, or by a consignment issued by the owner or shipper of the livestock, designating the name of the owner or shipper, place of origin, public stockyard, recognized slaughtering center or auction market, date of shipment, and number and description of livestock and shall not be diverted en route. b) A copy of the consignment shall be held by the public stockyard, recognized slaughtering center or auction market for a period of not less than 6 months for inspection by legally authorized officials of the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and other officials having police powers. [225 ILCS 640/1]