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6 V.S.A. § 1472
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 107 - Movement of Livestock and Poultry|§ 1472. Test; certificate

§ 1472. Test; certificate|(a) A person wishing to export a domestic animal may obtain a certificate of veterinary inspection in the following manner. The applicant shall have the animal to be exported tested for such contagious disease or other condition as may be required by the state or country to which the animal is to be shipped. Such test shall be made at the expense of the applicant by a veterinarian licensed in this State and accredited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to sign certificates of veterinary inspection. The testing may also be conducted by a veterinarian resident of any other state in which a test is conducted who is certified by the authority charged with the control of animal health matters in the state wherein such veterinarian resides to be licensed as a veterinarian in that state and accredited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to sign certificates of veterinary inspection. Such test shall be made in accordance with such reasonable rules and regulations as the Secretary shall prescribe, and the result of the test shall be reported to the Secretary within five days from the time it is completed.(b) If the testing discloses that the animal tested is free of the disease or condition tested for and the Secretary shall be satisfied that the testing was performed in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations, the Secretary shall issue to the owner a certificate evidencing the date and the result of such test as shown by the report of the veterinarian who conducted the test and the fact that the test has been performed in accordance with the laws of this State. The Secretary shall also include a certification as to the status of the licensing and accreditation of the veterinarian making the test.(c) In cases covered by this section and section 1471 of this title, a veterinarian whose licensing and accreditation are certified to by the authority charged with the control of animal health matters in the State wherein such veterinarian resides may be certified by the Secretary as licensed and accredited, unless it shall affirmatively appear that such veterinarian is not licensed or accredited. Veterinarians conducting tests or examinations in Vermont must be licensed in Vermont or otherwise authorized to do so.(d) Veterinary accreditation by U.S. Department of Agriculture and certification of accreditation shall only be necessary for animals exported out of Vermont when required by the state or country of destination. (Amended 1991, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. May 5, 1992; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
6 V.S.A. § 1474
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 107 - Movement of Livestock and Poultry|§ 1474. Imports from quarantined herds, groups, or flocks

§ 1474. Imports from quarantined herds, groups, or flocks|No person shall import domestic animals into the State from any herd, flock, or group which is under quarantine in the state or place of origin due to the presence or suspected presence of an infectious or a contagious disease within the herd, flock, or group, except that such quarantined herds, flock, or groups may be moved directly to slaughter on permits issued by the Secretary. (Added 1981, No. 10, eff. March 27, 1981; amended 1991, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. May 5, 1992; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
6 V.S.A. § 1475
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 107 - Movement of Livestock and Poultry|§ 1475. Rulemaking

§ 1475. Rulemaking|The Secretary may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Added 1991, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. May 5, 1992; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2017, No. 30, § 4.)
6 V.S.A. § 1476
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 107 - Movement of Livestock and Poultry|§ 1476. Misuse or removal of official identification devices

§ 1476. Misuse or removal of official identification devices|A person who, without authority from the Secretary, removes or causes to be removed from an animal any official identification device as defined in 9 C.F.R. § 86.1, or otherwise misuses or causes an official identification device to be misused, may be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. (Added 2017, No. 30, § 4.)
6 V.S.A. § 1477
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 107 - Movement of Livestock and Poultry|§ 1477. Revocation of livestock dealer license

§ 1477. Revocation of livestock dealer license|The Secretary may revoke for a period of one year the license of a livestock dealer who has been convicted of a violation of the provisions of section 1476 of this chapter, and the license shall not be renewed prior to the expiration of one year from the date of conviction. (Added 2017, No. 30, § 4.)
6 V.S.A. § 1671
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 113 - Feeding Prohibited Food Waste to Swine|§ 1671. Definition

§ 1671. Definition|(a) As used in this chapter, "prohibited food waste" means the following:  (1) pre- and postconsumer waste material derived in whole or in part from the meat of any animal, including fish and poultry, or from other animal material; or (2) material that, as a result of the handling, preparation, cooking, disposal, or consumption of food, has come into contact with pre- or postconsumer waste material derived in whole or in part from the meat of any animal, including fish or poultry, or from other animal material.   (b) The term "prohibited food waste" shall not include the following:  (1) waste from ordinary household operations that is fed directly to swine raised exclusively for the use in the household of the owner of the swine by members of the household and nonpaying guests and employees; and (2) processed dairy products. (Amended 2003, No. 37, § 4; 2017, No. 30, § 5.)
6 V.S.A. § 1672
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 113 - Feeding Prohibited Food Waste to Swine|§ 1672. Feeding of prohibited food waste

§ 1672. Feeding of prohibited food waste|No person shall feed prohibited food waste to swine or supply prohibited food waste to others for the purpose of feeding it to swine. (Amended 1989, No. 256 (Adj. Sess.), § 10(a), eff. Jan. 1, 1991; 2003, No. 37, § 4.)
6 V.S.A. § 1675
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 113 - Feeding Prohibited Food Waste to Swine|§ 1675. Inspection and investigation; records

§ 1675. Inspection and investigation; records|Any authorized representative of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets or U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorized to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating the allegations of feeding of prohibited food waste to swine. (Amended 1989, No. 256 (Adj. Sess.), § 10(a), eff. Jan. 1, 1991; 2003, No. 37, § 4; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2017, No. 30, § 5.)
6 V.S.A. § 1676
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 113 - Feeding Prohibited Food Waste to Swine|§ 1676. Regulations; cooperation with United States

§ 1676. Regulations; cooperation with United States|The Agency is charged with administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, and is authorized to adopt rules and enforce all State and federal laws, rules, and regulations that it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The Agency is authorized to cooperate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2017, No. 30, § 5.)
6 V.S.A. § 1677
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 113 - Feeding Prohibited Food Waste to Swine|§ 1677. Penalties

§ 1677. Penalties|A person who violates any of the provisions of or who fails to perform any duty imposed by this chapter or who violates any rule adopted under this chapter shall be assessed an administrative penalty under section 15 of this title. Each day upon which such violation occurs constitutes a separate offense. In addition thereto, the person may be enjoined from further violation. (Amended 2003, No. 37, § 4; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2017, No. 30, § 5; 2017, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 25.)
6 V.S.A. § 1731
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 115 - Veterinary Pharmaceuticals|§ 1731. Sale, distribution, or use

§ 1731. Sale, distribution, or use|(a) A person, firm, or corporation other than a licensed veterinarian shall not sell, trade, distribute, or use in this State any product containing live germs, cultures, or virulent products for the treatment of any domestic animal without first obtaining written authorization from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets.(b) In no case may a person, firm, or corporation, including licensed veterinarians, use or possess virulent live virus hog cholera vaccine. (Amended 1961, No. 6; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2017, No. 30, § 6.)
6 V.S.A. § 1732
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 115 - Veterinary Pharmaceuticals|§ 1732. Penalties

§ 1732. Penalties|A person, firm, or corporation who violates a provision of section 1731 of this title shall be assessed an administrative penalty under section 15 of this title. (Amended 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23; 2017, No. 30, § 6.)
6 V.S.A. § 1802
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 141 - Northeast Interstate Compact for Dairy Pricing|§ 1802. Definitions

§ 1802. Definitions|For the purposes of this compact, and of any supplemental or concurring legislation enacted pursuant thereto, except as may be otherwise required by the context:  (1) "Commission" means the Commission established by this compact. (2) "Compact" means this Interstate Compact. (3) "Region" means the territorial limits of the states which are or become parties to this compact. (4) "Participating state" means a state which has become a party to this compact by the enactment of concurring legislation. (5) "Regulated area" means any area within the region governed by and defined in regulations establishing a compact over-order price or commission marketing order. (6) "Pool plant" means any milk plant located in a regulated area. (7) "Partially regulated plant" means a milk plant not located in a regulated area but having Class I distribution within such area, or receipts from producers located in such area. Commission regulations may exempt plants having such distribution or receipts in amounts less than the limits defined therein. (8) "Compact over-order price" means a minimum price required to be paid to producers for Class I milk established by the Commission in regulations adopted pursuant to sections 1810 and 1811 of this compact, which is above the price established in federal marketing orders or by state farm price regulation in the regulated area. Such price may apply throughout the region or in any part or parts thereof as defined in the regulations of the Commission. (9) "Commission marketing order" means regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to sections 1810 and 1811 of this compact in place of a terminated federal marketing order or state dairy regulation. Such order may apply throughout the region or in any part or parts thereof as defined in the regulations of the Commission. Such order may establish minimum prices for any or all classes of milk. (10) "Milk" means the lacteal secretion of cows and includes all skim, butterfat, or other constituents obtained from separation or any other process. The term is used in its broadest sense and may be further defined by the Commission for regulatory purposes. (11) "Class I milk" means milk disposed of in fluid form or as a fluid milk product, subject to further definition in accordance with the principles expressed in subsection (b) of section 1803 of this compact. (12) "State dairy regulation" means any state regulation of dairy prices, and associated assessments, whether by statute, marketing order or otherwise. (Added 1993, No. 57, § 1, eff. June 3, 1993.)
6 V.S.A. § 1803
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 141 - Northeast Interstate Compact for Dairy Pricing|§ 1803. Rules of construction

§ 1803. Rules of construction|(a) This compact shall not be construed to displace existing federal milk marketing orders or state dairy regulation in the region but to supplement them. In the event some or all federal orders in the region are discontinued, the compact shall be construed to provide the Commission the option to replace them with one or more commission marketing orders pursuant to this compact.(b) This compact shall be construed liberally in order to achieve the purposes and intent enunciated in section 1801 of this compact. It is the intent of this compact to establish a basic structure by which the Commission may achieve those purposes through the application, adaptation, and development of the regulatory techniques historically associated with milk marketing and to afford the Commission broad flexibility to devise regulatory mechanisms to achieve the purposes of this compact. In accordance with this intent, the technical terms which are associated with market order regulation and which have acquired commonly understood general meanings are not defined herein but the Commission may further define the terms used in this compact and develop additional concepts and define additional terms as it may find appropriate to achieve its purposes. (Added 1993, No. 57, § 1, eff. June 3, 1993.)
6 V.S.A. § 1804
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 141 - Northeast Interstate Compact for Dairy Pricing|§ 1804. Commission established

§ 1804. Commission established|There is hereby created a Commission to administer the compact, composed of delegations from each state in the region. Each delegation shall include at least one dairy farmer who is engaged in the production of milk at the time of appointment or reappointment, and one consumer representative. Delegation members shall be residents and voters of, and subject to such confirmation process as is provided for in, the appointing state. Delegation members shall serve no more than three consecutive terms with no single term of more than four years, and be subject to removal for cause. In all other respects, members shall serve in accordance with the laws of the state represented. The compensation, if any, of the members of a state delegation shall be determined and paid by each state, but their expenses shall be paid by the Commission. Each state delegation shall be entitled to one vote in the conduct of the Commission's affairs. (Added 1993, No. 57, § 1, eff. June 3, 1993.)
6 V.S.A. § 1805
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 141 - Northeast Interstate Compact for Dairy Pricing|§ 1805. Voting requirements

§ 1805. Voting requirements|All actions taken by the Commission, except for the establishment or termination of an over-order price or commission marketing order, and the adoption, amendment, or rescission of the Commission's bylaws, shall be by majority vote of the delegations present. Establishment or termination of an over-order price or commission marketing order shall require at least two-thirds vote of the delegations present. The establishment of a regulated area which covers all or part of a participating state shall require also the affirmative vote of that state's delegation. A majority of the delegations from the participating states shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of the Commission's business. (Added 1993, No. 57, § 1, eff. June 3, 1993.)
6 V.S.A. § 1806
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 141 - Northeast Interstate Compact for Dairy Pricing|§ 1806. Administration and management

§ 1806. Administration and management|(a) The Commission shall elect annually from among the members of the participating state delegations a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a treasurer. The Commission shall appoint an executive director and fix his or her duties and compensation. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission, and, together with the treasurer, shall be bonded in an amount determined by the Commission. The Commission may establish through its bylaws an executive committee composed of one member elected by each delegation.(b) The Commission shall adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business by a two-thirds vote, and shall have the power by the same vote to amend and rescind these bylaws. The Commission shall publish its bylaws in convenient form with the appropriate agency or officer in each of the participating states. The bylaws shall provide for appropriate notice to the delegations of all commission meetings and hearings and of the business to be transacted at such meetings or hearings. Notice also shall be given to other agencies or officers of participating states as provided by the laws of those states.(c) The Commission shall file an annual report with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, and with each of the participating states by submitting copies to the governor, both houses of the legislature, and the head of the state department having responsibilities for agriculture.(d) In addition to the powers and duties elsewhere prescribed in this compact, the Commission shall have the power:  (1) to sue and be sued in any state or federal court; (2) to have a seal and alter the same at pleasure; (3) to acquire, hold, and dispose of real and personal property by gift, purchase, lease, license, or other similar manner, for its corporate purposes; (4) to borrow money and to issue notes, to provide for the rights of the holders thereof, and to pledge the revenue of the Commission as security therefor, subject to the provisions of section 1818 of this compact; (5) to appoint such officers, agents, and employees as it may deem necessary, prescribe their powers, duties, and qualifications; and (6) to create and abolish such offices, employments, and positions as it deems necessary for the purposes of the compact and provide for the removal, term, tenure, compensation, fringe benefits, pension, and retirement rights of its officers and employees. The Commission may also retain personal services on a contract basis. (Added 1993, No. 57, § 1, eff. June 3, 1993.)
6 V.S.A. § 1807
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 141 - Northeast Interstate Compact for Dairy Pricing|§ 1807. Rulemaking power

§ 1807. Rulemaking power|In addition to the power to promulgate a compact over-order price or commission marketing orders as provided by this compact, the Commission is further empowered to make and enforce such additional rules and regulations as it deems necessary to implement any provisions of this compact, or to effectuate in any other respect the purposes of this compact. (Added 1993, No. 57, § 1, eff. June 3, 1993.)
6 V.S.A. § 1808
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 141 - Northeast Interstate Compact for Dairy Pricing|§ 1808. Powers to promote regulatory uniformity, simplicity, and interstate cooperation

§ 1808. Powers to promote regulatory uniformity, simplicity, and interstate cooperation|The Commission is hereby empowered to:  (1) Investigate or provide for investigations or research projects designed to review the existing laws and regulations of the participating states, to consider their administration and costs, and to measure their impact on the production and marketing of milk and their effects on the shipment of milk and milk products within the region. (2) Prepare and transmit to the participating states model dairy laws and regulations dealing with the inspection of farms and plants, sanitary codes, labels for dairy products and their imitations, standards for dairy products, license standards, producer security programs, and fair trade laws. (3) Study and recommend to the participating states joint or cooperative programs for the administration of the dairy laws and regulations and prepare estimates of cost savings and benefits of such programs. (4) Encourage the harmonious relationships between the various elements in the industry for the solution of their material problems. Conduct symposiums or conferences designed to improve industry relations, or a better understanding of problems. (5) Prepare and release periodic reports on activities and results of the Commission's efforts to the participating states. (6) Review the existing marketing system for milk and milk products and recommend changes in the existing structure for assembly and distribution of milk which may assist, improve, or promote more efficient assembly and distribution of milk. (7) Investigate costs and charges for producing, hauling, handling, processing, distributing, selling and for all other services performed with respect to milk. (8) Examine current economic forces affecting producers, probable trends in production and consumption, the level of dairy farm prices in relation to costs, the financial conditions of dairy farmers, and the need for an emergency order to relieve critical conditions on dairy farms. (Added 1993, No. 57, § 1, eff. June 3, 1993.)
6 V.S.A. § 1811
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 141 - Northeast Interstate Compact for Dairy Pricing|§ 1811. Rulemaking procedure

§ 1811. Rulemaking procedure|Before promulgation of any regulations establishing a compact over-order price or Commission marketing order, including any provision with respect to milk supply under subsection 1809(f), or amendment thereof, as provided in Article IV, the Commission shall conduct an informal rulemaking proceeding to provide interested persons with an opportunity to present data and views. Such rulemaking proceeding shall be governed by section four of the federal Administrative Procedure Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. § 553). In addition, the Commission shall, to the extent practicable, publish notice of rulemaking proceedings in the official register of each participating state. Before the initial adoption of regulations establishing a compact over-order price or a Commission marketing order and thereafter before any amendment with regard to prices or assessments, the Commission shall hold a public hearing. The Commission may commence a rulemaking proceeding on its own initiative or may, in its sole discretion, act upon the petition of any person including individual milk producers, any organization of milk producers or handlers, general farm organizations, consumer or public interest groups, and local, state, or federal officials. (Added 1993, No. 57, § 1, eff. June 3, 1993.)
6 V.S.A. § 1812
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 6 - Agriculture|Chapter 141 - Northeast Interstate Compact for Dairy Pricing|§ 1812. Findings and referendum

§ 1812. Findings and referendum|In addition to the concise general statement of basis and purpose required by section 4(b) of the federal Administrative Procedure Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. § 553(c)) the Commission shall make findings of fact with respect to:  (1) Whether the public interest will be served by the establishment of minimum milk prices to dairy farmers under Article IV. (2) What level of prices will assure that producers receive a price sufficient to cover their costs of production and will elicit an adequate supply of milk for the inhabitants of the regulated area and for manufacturing purposes. (3) Whether the major provisions of the order, other than those fixing minimum milk prices, are in the public interest and are reasonably designed to achieve the purposes of the order. (4) Whether the terms of the proposed regional order or amendment are approved by producers as provided in section 1813 of this compact. (Added 1993, No. 57, § 1, eff. June 3, 1993.)