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2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-322.3 - When indemnity payments not to be made.

§ 106-322.3. When indemnity payments not to be made.
No payments shall be made for any swine slaughtered in the following cases:
(1) If the owner does not clean up and disinfect premises as directed by an inspector of the Animal Health Division, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture or the State Veterinarian or his authorized representative;
(2) Where the owner has not complied with the livestock disease control laws and regulations applicable to hog cholera;
(3) For swine in a herd in which hog-cholera vaccine has been used illegally on one or more animals in the herd;
(4) Swine involved in an outbreak in which the existence of hog cholera has not been confirmed by the State Veterinarian or his authorized representative;
(5) Swine belonging to the United States or the State of North Carolina;
(6) Swine brought into the State in violation of State laws or regulations;
(7) Swine which the claimant knew to be affected with hog cholera, or had notice thereof, at the time they came into his possession;
(8) Swine which have not been within the State of North Carolina for at least 30 days prior to discovery of the disease;
(9) Where the owner does not use reasonable care in protecting swine from exposure to hog cholera;
(10) Where the owner has failed to submit the reports required by the United States Department of Agriculture and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for animals on which indemnity is paid under Article 34.
(11) Swine purchased by a buying station for slaughter which are not slaughtered within 10 days of purchase. (1969, c. 525, s. 21/2; 1997-261, s. 51.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-323 - State to pay part of value of animals killed on account of disease; purchase by State of animals exposed to certain diseases.

§ 106-323. State to pay part of value of animals killed on account of disease; purchase by State of animals exposed to certain diseases.
If it appears to be necessary for the control or eradication of Bang's disease and tuberculosis and paratuberculosis in cattle, or glanders in horses and mules, to destroy such animals affected with such diseases and to compensate owners for loss thereof, the State Veterinarian is authorized, within his discretion, to agree on the part of the State, in the case of cattle destroyed for Bang's disease and tuberculosis, and paratuberculosis to pay one third of the difference between the appraised value of each animal so destroyed and the value of the salvage thereof: Provided, that in no case shall any payment by the State be more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for any grade animal nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for any purebred animal; provided further, that the State indemnity shall not be in excess of the indemnity payments made by the federal government. In the case of horses or mules destroyed for glanders, to pay one half of the appraised value, said half not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
The State Veterinarian is also authorized, in his discretion, and subject to the maximum payment hereinabove provided, to purchase in the name of the State, cattle which have been exposed to Bang's disease, tuberculosis or paratuberculosis and horses and mules which have been exposed to glanders. (1919, c. 62, s. 1; C.S., s. 4882; 1929, c. 107; 1939, c. 272, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 525, s. 3; 1973, c. 1122.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-324 - Appraisal of cattle affected with Bang's disease and tuberculosis.

§ 106-324. Appraisal of cattle affected with Bang's disease and tuberculosis.
Cattle affected with Bang's disease and tuberculosis and paratuberculosis shall be appraised by three men – one to be chosen by the owner, one by the United States Bureau of Animal Industry, and one by the State Veterinarian. If the United States Bureau of Animal Industry is not represented, then the appraisers shall be chosen, one by the owner, one by the State Veterinarian, the third by the first two named. The finding of such appraisers shall be final. (1919, c. 62, s. 2; C.S., s. 4883; 1929, c. 107; 1939, c. 272, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-325 - Appraisal of animals affected with glanders; report.

§ 106-325. Appraisal of animals affected with glanders; report.
Animals affected with glanders shall be appraised by three men – one to be chosen by the owner, one to be chosen by the State Veterinarian, the third to be named by the first two chosen, the finding of such appraisers to be final. The report of appraisal to be made in triplicate on forms furnished by the State Veterinarian, and a copy sent to the State Veterinarian at once. (1919, c. 62, s. 3; C.S., s. 4884.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-326 - Report of appraisal of cattle affected with Bang's disease and tuberculosis to State Veterinarian; contents.

§ 106-326. Report of appraisal of cattle affected with Bang's disease and tuberculosis to State Veterinarian; contents.
Appraisals of cattle affected with Bang's disease or tuberculosis shall be reported on forms furnished by the State Veterinarian, which shall show the number of animals, the appraised value of each per head, or the weight and appraised value per pound, and shall be signed by the owners and the appraisers. This report must be made in triplicate and a copy sent to the State Veterinarian: Provided, that the State Veterinarian may change the forms for making claims so as to conform to the claim forms used by the United States Department of Agriculture. (1919, c. 62, s. 4; C.S., s. 4885; 1939, c. 272, ss. 1, 3.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-327 - Marketing of cattle affected with Bang's disease and tuberculosis.

§ 106-327. Marketing of cattle affected with Bang's disease and tuberculosis.
Each owner of cattle affected with Bang's disease or tuberculosis, which have been appraised, and which have been authorized by the State Veterinarian to be marketed, shall market the cattle within 30 days and shall obtain from the purchaser a report in triplicate. One copy to be sent by the State Veterinarian at once, certifying as to the amount of money actually paid for the animals, all animals to be identified on report. (1919, c. 62, s. 5; C.S., s. 4886; 1939, c. 272, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-328 - Report on salvage.

§ 106-328. Report on salvage.
When the appraised cattle have been slaughtered and the amount of salvage ascertained, a report, on forms furnished by the State Veterinarian, in triplicate shall be made, signed by the owner and the United States Bureau of Animal Industry or State inspector and the appraisers by which the animals were appraised and destroyed, showing the difference between the appraised value and salvage. Two copies are to be attached to the voucher in which compensation is claimed, and one copy to be furnished by the owner of cattle. (1919, c. 62, s. 6; C.S., s. 4887.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-329 - Compensation when killing ordered.

§ 106-329. Compensation when killing ordered.
Compensation for animals destroyed on account of glanders will only be paid when such destruction is ordered by the State Veterinarian or his authorized representative. When the owner of the animals presents his claim he shall support same with the original report of the appraiser, together with the report of the inspector who destroyed the animal, to the State Veterinarian. (1919, c. 62, s. 7; C.S., s. 4888.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-330 - Ownership of destroyed animals; outstanding liens.

§ 106-330. Ownership of destroyed animals; outstanding liens.
When animals have been destroyed pursuant to this Article the inspector shall take reasonable precautions to determine, prior to his approval of vouchers in which compensation is claimed, who is the owner of and whether there are any mortgages or other liens outstanding against the animals. If it appears that there are outstanding liens, a full report regarding same shall be made and shall accompany the voucher. Every such report shall include a description of the liens, the name of the person or persons having possession of the documentary evidence, and a statement showing what arrangements, if any, have been made to discharge the liens outstanding against the animals destroyed of which the inspector may have knowledge. (1919, c. 62, s. 8; C.S., s. 4889.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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.)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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.)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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.)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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).)
2023 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.)
2023 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).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-362 - Penalty for violation.

§ 106-362. Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provisions set forth in G.S. 106-351 to 106-363 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 provision of G.S. 106-351 to 106-363 shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1923, c. 146, s. 13; C.S., s. 4895(bb); 1993, c. 539, s. 772; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-363 - Damaging dipping vats a felony.

§ 106-363. Damaging dipping vats a felony.
Any person or persons who shall willfully damage or destroy by any means any vat erected, or in the process of being erected, as provided for tick eradication, shall be guilty of a Class H felony. (1923, c. 146, s. 14; C.S., s. 4895(cc); 1993, c. 539, s. 1296; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-388 - Animals affected with, or exposed to, brucellosis declared subject to quarantine, etc.

§ 106-388. Animals affected with, or exposed to, brucellosis declared subject to quarantine, etc.
It is hereby declared that the disease of animals known as brucellosis, or Bang's disease, is of an infectious and contagious nature, and animals affected with, or exposed to, or suspected of being carriers of the disease, shall be subject to quarantine and the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (1937, c. 175, s. 1; 1967, c. 511; 1997-261, s. 109.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-389 - Brucellosis defined; program for vaccination; sale, etc., of vaccine; cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture.

§ 106-389. Brucellosis defined; program for vaccination; sale, etc., of vaccine; cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture.
"Brucellosis" shall mean the disease wherein an animal is infected with Brucella organisms (including Brucella Abortus, B. Melitensis and B. Suis), irrespective of the occurrence or absence of abortion or other symptoms. An animal shall be declared affected with brucellosis if it is classified as a reactor to a serological test for the disease, or if the Brucella organism has been found in the body, its secretions or discharges. The State Veterinarian is hereby authorized and empowered to set up a program for the vaccination of calves in accordance with the recommendations of the Brucellosis Committee of the United States Livestock Sanitary Association, and approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, when in his opinion vaccination is necessary for the control and eradication of brucellosis. Vaccinated animals shall be permanently identified by tattooing or other methods approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture. Above the ages designated by regulation of the Board of Agriculture, all such vaccinates classified as reactors on an official test for brucellosis, shall be considered as affected with brucellosis and shall be branded with the letter "B" in accordance with G.S. 106-390. It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale, distribute, or use brucellosis vaccine or any product containing live Brucella organisms, except as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board of Agriculture.
The control and eradication of brucellosis in the herds of North Carolina shall be conducted as far as available funds will permit, and in accordance with the rules and regulations made by the Board of Agriculture. The Board of Agriculture is hereby authorized to cooperate with the United States Department of Agriculture in the control and eradication of brucellosis. (1937, c. 175, s. 2; 1945, c. 462, s. 1; 1953, c. 1119; 1967, c. 511.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-390 - Blood sample testing; diseased animals to be branded and quarantined; sale; removal of identification, etc.

§ 106-390. Blood sample testing; diseased animals to be branded and quarantined; sale; removal of identification, etc.
All blood samples for the brucellosis test shall be drawn by persons whose qualifications are set by regulation of the Board of Agriculture. Animals from which blood is collected for a brucellosis test shall be identified by numbered ear tag, tattoo, or in some other manner approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture. It shall be the duty of the person who collects the blood sample, or other designated authorized person, to brand all cattle affected with brucellosis with the letter "B" on the left hip or jaw, not less than three or more than four inches high, tag such animals with an approved brucellosis reactor ear tag, and report the same to the State Veterinarian. It shall be the duty of the person owning said cattle at the time of said testing to assist with and cooperate with the person testing said cattle. Cattle affected with brucellosis shall be quarantined and slaughtered at a State or federally inspected slaughter plant within 10 days after branding and tagging; provided the State Veterinarian, in his discretion, may grant an extension of time for said slaughter not to exceed 30 days; and provided further that the Commissioner of Agriculture may allow a branded and tagged animal having unusual breeding value to be held for a period of time determined by him under conditions of isolation and quarantine prescribed by the State Veterinarian. Animals believed by the State Veterinarian or his authorized representative to have been exposed to brucellosis, or animals classified as suspects, shall be quarantined on the owner's premises or at such other place as is mutually agreeable to the owner and the State Veterinarian until the quarantine is removed in accordance with law or until the animal is disposed of in accordance with law. No animal affected with, or exposed to, brucellosis shall be sold, traded or otherwise disposed of except for immediate slaughter, and it shall be the duty of the person disposing of such infected animals to see that they are promptly slaughtered and a written report of same made to the State Veterinarian.
All cattle, swine, sheep, goats or other animals subject to infection by Brucella organisms, sold, or offered at public sale, except for immediate slaughter, shall be subject to test requirements established by the Board of Agriculture.
No ear tag, back tag, or other mark of identification approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture for identifying animals for the purpose of brucellosis testing, including testing at slaughter plants, shall be removed from the animal without authorization from the State Veterinarian or his authorized representative. (1937, c. 175, s. 3; 1945, c. 462, s. 2; 1959, c. 1171; 1963, c. 489; 1967, c. 511; 1969, c. 465.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-391 - Civil liability of vendors.

§ 106-391. Civil liability of vendors.
Any person or persons who knowingly sells, or otherwise disposes of, to another, an animal affected with brucellosis shall be liable in a civil action to any person injured, and for any and all damages resulting therefrom. (1937, c. 175, s. 4; 1967, c. 511.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-392 - Sales by nonresidents.

§ 106-392. Sales by nonresidents.
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 violations of G.S. 106-388 to 106-398 and the regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (1937, c. 175, s. 5; 1967, c. 511; 1997-261, s. 109.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-393 - Duties of State Veterinarian; quarantine of animals; required testing.

§ 106-393. Duties of State Veterinarian; quarantine of animals; required testing.
When the State Veterinarian receives information, or has reasonable grounds to believe, that brucellosis exists in any animal, or animals, or that it has been exposed to the disease, he shall promptly cause said animal, or animals, to be quarantined on the premises of owner or such other place as is mutually agreeable to the owner and the State Veterinarian or his authorized representative. Said animals shall not be removed from premises where quarantined until quarantine has been released by State Veterinarian or his authorized representative. A permit to move such infected or exposed animals to immediate slaughter may be issued by the State Veterinarian or his authorized representative. The Board of Agriculture is empowered to make regulations to provide for compulsory testing of animals for brucellosis. (1937, c. 175, s. 6; 1967, c. 511.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-394 - Cooperation of county boards of commissioners.

§ 106-394. Cooperation of county boards of commissioners.
The several boards of county commissioners in the State are hereby expressly authorized and empowered within their discretion to make such appropriations from the general funds of their county as will enable them to cooperate effectively with the State and United States Departments of Agriculture in the eradication of brucellosis in their respective counties. (1937, c. 175, s. 7; 1967, c. 511.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-395 - Compulsory testing.

§ 106-395. Compulsory testing.
Whenever a county board of commissioners shall cooperate with the State and the United States governments, as provided for in G.S. 106-388 to 106-398, the testing of all cattle in said county shall become compulsory, and it shall be the duty of the cattle owners to give such assistance as may be necessary for the proper testing of said cattle. (1937, c. 175, s. 8; 1967, c. 511.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-396 - Authority to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations.

§ 106-396. Authority to promulgate and enforce 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 carry out the provisions of G.S. 106-388 to 106-398, and for the effective control and eradication of brucellosis, including the establishment of fees and charges for the collection of blood samples. (1937, c. 175, s. 10; 1967, c. 511; 1981, c. 495, s. 8.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-397 - Violation made misdemeanor.

§ 106-397. Violation made misdemeanor.
Any person or persons who shall violate any provision set forth in G.S. 106-388 to 106-398, or any rule or regulation duly established pursuant to this Article by the State Board of Agriculture or any inspector who shall willfully fail to comply with any provisions of G.S. 106-388 to 106-398, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1937, c. 175, s. 11; 1967, c. 511; 1993, c. 539, s. 773; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-398 - Punishment for sale of animals known to be infected, or under quarantine.

§ 106-398. Punishment for sale of animals known to be infected, or under quarantine.
Any person or persons who shall willfully and knowingly sell or otherwise dispose of any animal or animals known to be affected with brucellosis, or under quarantine because of suspected exposure to brucellosis, except as provided for in G.S. 106-388 to 106-398, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1937, c. 175, s. 12; 1967, c. 511; 1993, c. 539, s. 774; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-399.5 - Warrantless inspections.

§ 106-399.5. Warrantless inspections.
When determined by the State Veterinarian, in consultation with the Commissioner of Agriculture and with the approval of the Governor, that there is an imminent threat within the State of a contagious animal disease that has the potential for very serious and rapid spread, is of serious socioeconomic and public health consequence, or is of major importance in the international trade of animals and animal products, the State Veterinarian or an authorized representative may stop and inspect without a warrant any individual or any motor vehicle on a public or private road that is moving:
(1) Into the State from any other country, to determine whether the individual or motor vehicle is carrying any animal or any article that is capable of introducing or spreading the animal disease.
(2) In interstate commerce, upon probable cause to believe that the individual or motor vehicle is carrying any animal or any article that is capable of introducing or spreading the animal disease.
(3) In intrastate commerce from any other portion of the State or from any premises or area quarantined under G.S. 106-401, upon probable cause to believe that the individual or motor vehicle is carrying any animal or any article that is capable of introducing or spreading the animal disease. (2001-12, s. 1; 2003-6, s. 1; 2005-21, s. 1; 2009-103, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-400 - Sale or transportation of animals affected with disease prohibited.

§ 106-400. Sale or transportation of animals affected with disease prohibited.
No person shall sell, trade, offer for sale or trade, or transport by motor vehicle on any public road or other public place within the State any animal affected with a contagious animal disease, unless permitted by the State Veterinarian in writing and in accordance with the provisions of the permit. The State Veterinarian or an authorized representative may examine any animal that is being transported or moved, sold, traded, or offered for sale or trade on any public road or other public place within the State for the purpose of determining if the animal is affected with a contagious animal disease or is being transported or offered for sale or trade in violation of this Part. If the animal is found to be diseased or is being moved, sold, offered for sale or trade in violation of this Part, it shall be placed under quarantine under G.S. 106-401 in a place to be determined by the State Veterinarian or an authorized representative. Any animal shipped or otherwise moved into this State in violation of federal laws or regulations shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of this Part. (1939, c. 360, s. 1; 2001-12, s. 5; 2003-6, s. 1; 2005-21, s. 1; 2009-103, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 106 - Agriculture › Article 34 - Animal Diseases. › § 106-400.1 - Swine disease testing.

§ 106-400.1. Swine disease testing.
In order to control or prevent the spread of swine diseases, the Board of Agriculture may adopt rules authorizing the State Veterinarian or an authorized representative to enter, at reasonable times, the premises where swine are kept and to examine the swine and obtain blood or tissue samples for testing purposes. The State Veterinarian may quarantine swine that have not been properly tested. (1987, c. 793, s. 1; 2001-12, s. 6; 2003-6, s. 1; 2005-21, s. 1; 2009-103, s. 1.)