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NC Gen Stat § 106-331 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-331 - State not to pay for feed of animals ordered killed.

 106-331. State not to pay for feed of animals ordered killed.Expense for the care and feeding of animals held for slaughter shall not be paid by the State. (1919, c. 62, s. 9; C.S., s. 4890.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-332 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-332 - Disinfection of stockyards by owners.

 106-332. Disinfection of stockyards by owners.Stockyards, pens, cars, vessels and other premises and conveyances will be disinfected whenever necessary for the control and eradication of disease by the owners at their expense under the supervision of an inspector of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry or State Veterinarian. (1919, c. 62, s. 10; C.S., s. 4891.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-333 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-333 - Payments made only on certain conditions.

 106-333. Payments made only on certain conditions.No payments shall be made for any animal slaughtered in the following cases:(1) If the owner does not disinfect premises, etc., as directed by an inspector of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry or the State Veterinarian.(2) For any animals destroyed where the owner has not complied with all lawful quarantine regulations.(3) Animals reacting to a test not approved by the State Veterinarian.(4) Animals belonging to the United States.(5) Animals brought into the State in violation of the State laws and regulations.(6) Animals which the owner or claimant knew to be diseased, or had notice thereof, at the time they came into his possession.(7) Animals which had the disease for which they were slaughtered or which were destroyed by reason of exposure to the disease, at the time of their arrival in the State.(8) Animals which have not been within the State of North Carolina for at least 120 days prior to the discovery of the disease.(9) Where owner does not use reasonable care in protecting animals from disease.(10) Where owner has failed to submit the necessary reports as required by this Article.(11) Any unregistered bull. (1919, c. 62, s. 11; C.S., s. 4892; 1939, c. 272, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-334 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-334 - Owner's claim for indemnity supported by reports.

 106-334. Owner's claim for indemnity supported by reports.The owner must present his claim for indemnity to the State Veterinarian for approval, and the claim shall be supported with the original report of the appraisers, the original report of the sale of the animals in the case of cattle destroyed on account of Bang's disease and tuberculosis, the certificate of the State or United States Bureau of Animal Industry inspector, and a summary of the claim. All of which shall constitute a part of the claim.The owner must state whether or not the animals are owned entirely by him or advise fully of any partnership, and describe fully any mortgages or other liens against animals. (1919, c. 62, s. 12; C.S., s. 4893; 1939, c. 272, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-335 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-335 - State Veterinarian to carry out provisions of Article; how moneys paid out.

 106-335. State Veterinarian to carry out provisions of Article; how moneys paid out.The State Veterinarian is authorized, himself or by his representative, to do all things specified in this Article. All moneys authorized to be paid shall be paid from the State treasury and the State Treasurer is hereby authorized to make such payment. (1919, c. 62, s. 13; C.S., s. 4894; 1983, c. 913, s. 13.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-336 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-336 - Animals reacting to tuberculin test.

 106-336. Animals reacting to tuberculin test.All animals reacting to a tuberculin test applied by a qualified veterinarian shall be known as reactors and be forever considered as affected with tuberculosis. (1921, c. 177, s. 1; C.S., s. 4895(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-337 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-337 - Animals to be branded.

 106-337. Animals to be branded.All veterinarians who, either by clinical examination or by tuberculin test, find an animal affected with tuberculosis, shall, unless the animal is immediately slaughtered, properly brand said animal for identification on the left jaw with the letter "T," not less than two inches high, and promptly report the same to the State Veterinarian. (1921, c. 177, s. 2; C.S., s. 4895(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-338 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-338 - Quarantine; removal or sale; sale and use of milk.

 106-338. Quarantine; removal or sale; sale and use of milk.The owner or owners of an animal affected with tuberculosis shall keep said animal isolated and quarantined in such a manner as to prevent the spread of the disease to the other animals or man. Said animals must not be moved from the place where quarantined or sold, or otherwise disposed of except upon permission of the State Veterinarian, and then only in accordance with his instructions. The milk from said animals must not be sold, and if used shall be first boiled or properly pasteurized. (1921, c. 177, s. 3; C.S., s. 4895(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-339 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-339 - Seller liable in civil action.

 106-339. Seller liable in civil action.Any person or persons who sell or otherwise dispose of to another an animal affected with tuberculosis shall be liable in a civil action to any person injured, and for any and all damages resulting therefrom. (1921, c. 177, s. 4; C.S., s. 4895(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-340 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-340 - Responsibility of owner of premises where sale is made.

 106-340. Responsibility of owner of premises where sale is made.When cattle are sold or otherwise disposed of in this State by a nonresident of this State, the person or persons on whose premises the cattle are sold or otherwise disposed of with his knowledge and consent shall be equally responsible for violation of this law and the regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (1921, c. 177, s. 5; C.S., s. 4895(e); 1997-261, s. 109.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-341 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-341 - Sale of tuberculin.

 106-341. Sale of tuberculin.No person, firm, or corporation shall sell or distribute or administer tuberculin, or keep the same on hand for sale, distribution, or administration, except qualified veterinarians, licensed physicians, or licensed durggists, or others lawfully engaged in the sale of biological products. (1921, c. 177, s. 6; C.S., s. 4895(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-342 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-342 - Notice to owner of suspected animals; quarantine.

 106-342. Notice to owner of suspected animals; quarantine.When the State Veterinarian receives information, or has reason to believe, that tuberculosis exists in any animal or animals, he shall promptly notify the owner or owners, and recommend that a tuberculin test be applied to said animals, that diseased animals shall be properly disposed of, and the premises disinfected under the supervision of the State Veterinarian, or his authorized representative. Should the owner or owners fail or refuse to comply with the said recommendations of the State Veterinarian within 10 days after said notice, then the State Veterinarian shall quarantine said animals on the premises of the owner or owners. Said animals shall not be removed from the premises where quarantined and milk or other dairy products from same shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of. Said quarantine shall remain in effect until the said recommendations of the State Veterinarian have been complied with, and the quarantine canceled by the State Veterinarian. (1921, c. 177, s. 7; C.S., s. 4895(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-343 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-343 - Appropriations by counties; elections.

 106-343. Appropriations by counties; elections.The several boards of county commissioners in the State are hereby expressly authorized and empowered to make such appropriations from the general funds of their county as will enable them to cooperate effectively with the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Federal Department of Agriculture in the eradication of tuberculosis in their respective counties: Provided, that if in 10 days after said appropriation is voted, one fifth of the qualified voters of the county petition the board of commissioners to submit the question of tuberculosis eradication or no tuberculosis eradication to the voters of the county, said commissioners shall submit such questions to said voters. Said election shall be held and conducted under G.S. 163-287. If at any such election a majority of the votes cast shall be in favor of said tuberculosis eradication, the said board shall record the result of the election upon its minutes, and cooperative tuberculosis eradication shall be taken up with the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Federal Department of Agriculture. If, however, a majority of the votes cast shall be adverse, then said board shall make no appropriation.  (1921, c. 177, s. 8; C.S., s. 4895(h); 1997-261, s. 109; 2013-381, s. 10.15; 2017-6, s. 3; 2018-146, ss. 3.1(a), (b), 6.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-344 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-344 - Petition for election if commissioners refuse cooperation; order; effect.

 106-344. Petition for election if commissioners refuse cooperation; order; effect.If the board of commissioners of any county should exercise their discretion and refuse to cooperate as set out in G.S. 106-343, then if a petition is presented to said board by one fifth of the qualified voters of the county requesting that an election be held as provided in G.S. 106-343 to determine the question of tuberculosis eradication in the county, the board of commissioners shall order said election to be held in the way provided in G.S. 106-343, and if a majority of the votes cast at such election shall be in favor of tuberculosis eradication, then said board shall cooperate with the State and federal governments as herein provided. (1921, c. 177, s. 9; C.S., s. 4895(i).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-345 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-345 - Importation of cattle.

 106-345. Importation of cattle.Whenever a county board shall cooperate with the State and federal governments, whether with or without an election, no cattle except for immediate slaughter shall be brought into the county unless accompanied by a tuberculin test chart and health certificate issued by a qualified veterinarian. (1921, c. 177, s. 10; C.S., s. 4895(j).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-346 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-346 - Amount of appropriation.

 106-346. Amount of appropriation.When cooperative tuberculosis eradication shall be taken up in any county as provided for in G.S. 106-336 to 106-350, the county commissioners of such counties shall appropriate from the general county fund an amount sufficient to defray one half of the expense of said cooperative tuberculosis eradication. (1921, c. 177, s. 11; C.S., s. 4895(k).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-347 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-347 - Qualified veterinarian.

 106-347. Qualified veterinarian.The words "qualified veterinarian" which appear in G.S. 106-336 to 106-350 shall be construed to mean a veterinarian approved by the State Veterinarian and the chief of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry for the tuberculin testing of cattle intended for interstate shipment. (1921, c. 177, s. 12; C.S., s. 4895(l).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-348 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-348 - Rules and regulations.

 106-348. Rules and regulations.The Commissioner of Agriculture, by and with the consent of the State Board of Agriculture, shall have full power to promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary to control and eradicate tuberculosis. (1921, c. 177, s. 13; C.S., s. 4895(m).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-349 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-349 - Violation of law a misdemeanor.

 106-349. Violation of law a misdemeanor.Any person or persons who shall violate any provision set forth in G.S. 106-336 to 106-350, or any rule or regulation duly established by the State Board of Agriculture or any officer or inspector who shall willfully fail to comply with any provisions of this law, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1921, c. 177, s. 14; C.S., s. 4895(n); 1993, c. 539, s. 770; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-350 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-350 - Sale of tubercular animal a felony.

 106-350. Sale of tubercular animal a felony.Any person or persons who shall willfully and knowingly sell or otherwise dispose of any animal or animals known to be affected with tuberculosis without permission as provided for in G.S. 106-338 shall be guilty of a Class I felony. (1921, c. 177, s. 15; C.S., s. 4895(o); 1993, c. 539, s. 1295; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-351 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-351 - Systematic dipping of cattle or horses.

 106-351. Systematic dipping of cattle or horses.Systematic dipping of all cattle or horses infested with or exposed to the cattle tick (Margaropus annulatus) shall be taken up in all counties or portions of counties that shall at any time be found partially or completely infested with the cattle tick (Margaropus annulatus) under the direction of the State Veterinarian acting under the authority as hereinafter provided in G.S. 106-351 to 106-363 and as provided in all other laws and parts of laws of North Carolina and the livestock sanitary laws and regulations of the State Board of Agriculture not in conflict with G.S. 106-351 to 106-363. (1923, c. 146, s. 1; C.S., s. 4895(p).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-352 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-352 - Counties not embraced in quarantine zones.

 106-352. Counties not embraced in quarantine zones.If it shall be determined by the State Veterinarian or an authorized quarantine inspector, that any county or counties shall be partially or completely infested with the cattle tick (Margaropus annulatus), the county commissioners of said counties which are partially or completely infested with the cattle tick (Margaropus annulatus) shall immediately take up the work of systematic tick eradication as hereafter provided and continue same until the cattle tick (Margaropus annulatus) is completely eradicated and notice in writing of same is given by the State Veterinarian. (1923, c. 146, s. 3; C.S., s. 4895(r).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-353 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-353 - Dipping vats; counties to provide; cost.

 106-353. Dipping vats; counties to provide; cost.The county commissioners of the aforesaid counties shall provide such numbers of dipping vats as may be fixed by the State Veterinarian or his authorized representative, and provide the proper chemicals and other materials necessary to be used in the work of systematic tick eradication in such counties, which shall begin on said dates and continue until the cattle tick (Margaropus annulatus) is completely eradicated and notice in writing of same is given by the State Veterinarian. The cost of said vats and chemicals, or any other expense incurred in carrying out the provisions of G.S. 106-351 to 106-363, except G.S. 106-354 and 106-358, shall be paid out of the general county fund. (1923, c. 146, s. 4; C.S., s. 4895(s).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-354 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-354 - Local State inspectors; commissioned as quarantine inspectors; salaries, etc.

 106-354. Local State inspectors; commissioned as quarantine inspectors; salaries, etc.The State Veterinarian shall appoint the necessary number of local State inspectors to assist in systematic tick eradication, who shall be commissioned by the Commissioner of Agriculture as quarantine inspectors. The salaries of said inspectors shall be sufficient to insure the employment of competent men. If the service of any of said inspectors is not satisfactory to the State Veterinarian, his services shall be immediately discontinued and his commission canceled. (1923, c. 146, s. 5; C.S., s. 4895(t); 1925, c. 275, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-355 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-355 - Enforcement of compliance with law.

 106-355. Enforcement of compliance with law.If the county commissioners shall fail, refuse or neglect to comply with the provisions of G.S. 106-351 to 106-363, the State Veterinarian shall apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a writ of mandamus, or shall institute such other proceedings as may be necessary and proper to compel such county commissioners to comply with the provisions of G.S. 106-351 to 106-363. (1923, c. 146, s. 6; C.S., s. 4895(u).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-356 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-356 - Owners of stock to have same dipped; supervision of dipping; dipping period.

 106-356. Owners of stock to have same dipped; supervision of dipping; dipping period.Any person or persons, firms or corporations, owning or having in charge any cattle, horses or mules in any county where tick eradication shall be taken up, or is in progress under existing laws, shall, on notification by any quarantine inspector to do so, have such cattle, horses or mules dipped regularly every 14 days in a vat properly charged with arsenical solution as recommended by the United States Bureau of Animal Industry, under the supervision of said inspector at such time and place and in such manner as may be designated by the quarantine inspector. The dipping period shall be continued as long as may be required by the rules and regulations of the State Board of Agriculture, which shall be sufficient in number and length of time to completely destroy and eradicate all cattle ticks (Margaropus annulatus) in such county or counties. (1923, c. 146, s. 7; C.S., s. 4895(v).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-357 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-357 - Service of notice.

 106-357. Service of notice.Quarantine and dipping notice for cattle, horses and mules, the owner or owners of which cannot be found, shall be served by posting copy of such notice in not less than three public places within the county, one of which shall be placed at the county courthouse. Such posting shall be due and legal notice. (1923, c. 146, s. 8; C.S., s. 4895(w).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-358 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-358 - Cattle placed in quarantine; dipping at expense of owner.

 106-358. Cattle placed in quarantine; dipping at expense of owner.Cattle, horses or mules infested with or exposed to the cattle tick (Margaropus annulatus) the owner or owners of which, after five days' written notice from a quarantine inspector of such animals as is provided for in G.S. 106-357, shall fail or refuse to dip such animals regularly every 14 days in a vat properly charged with arsenical solution, as recommended by the United States Bureau of Animal Industry, under the supervision of a quarantine inspector, shall be placed in quarantine, dipped and cared for at the expense of the owner or owners, by the quarantine inspector. (1923, c. 146, s. 9; C.S., s. 4895(x).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-359 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-359 - Expense of dipping as lien on animals; enforcement of lien.

 106-359. Expense of dipping as lien on animals; enforcement of lien.Any expense incurred in the enforcement of G.S. 106-358 and the cost of feeding and caring for animals while undergoing the process of tick eradication shall constitute a lien upon any animal, and should the owner or owners fail or refuse to pay said expense, after three days' notice, they shall be sold by the sheriff of the county after 20 days' advertising at the courthouse door and three other public places in the immediate neighborhood of the place at which the animal was taken up for the purpose of tick eradication. The said advertisement shall state therein the time and place of sale, which place shall be where the animal is confined. The sale shall be at public auction and to the highest bidder for cash. Out of the proceeds of the sale the sheriff shall pay the cost of publishing the notices of the tick-eradication process, including dipping, cost of feeding and caring for the animals and cost of the sale, which shall include one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) in the case of each sale to said sheriff. The surplus, if any, shall be paid to the owner of the animal if he can be ascertained. If he cannot be ascertained within 30 days after such sale, then the sheriff shall pay such surplus to the county treasurer for the benefit of the public school fund of the county: Provided, however, that if the owner of the animal shall, within 12 months after the fund is turned over to the county treasurer, as aforesaid, prove to the satisfaction of the board of county commissioners of the county that he was the owner of such animal, then, upon the order of said board, such surplus shall be refunded to the owner. (1923, c. 146, s. 10; C.S., s. 4895(y).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-360 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-360 - Duty of sheriff.

 106-360. Duty of sheriff.It shall be the duty of the sheriff, in any county in which the work of tick eradication is in progress, to render all quarantine inspectors any assistance necessary in the enforcement of G.S. 106-351 to 106-363 and the regulations of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. If the sheriff of any county shall neglect, fail or refuse to render his assistance when so required, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1923, c. 146, s. 11; C.S., s. 4895(z); 1993, c. 539, s. 771; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1997-261, s. 109.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-361 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 34 - Animal Diseases.|§ 106-361 - Rules and regulations.

 106-361. Rules and regulations.The Commissioner of Agriculture, by and with the consent of the State Board of Agriculture, shall have full power to promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations that may hereafter be necessary to complete tick eradication in North Carolina. (1923, c. 146, s. 12; C.S., s. 4895(aa).)