WAC 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. 10-20-091, § 16-30-030, filed 9/30/10, effective 10/31/10;
09-03-018, § 16-30-030, filed 1/9/09, effective 2/9/09;
08-01-095, § 16-30-030, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.040 and 16.36.050. 89-06-014
(Order 1995), § 16-30-030, filed 2/23/89; 88-05-003 (Order
1964), § 16-30-030, filed 2/5/88. Statutory Authority:
Chapter 16.36 RCW. 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.]