Current through the 2024 Budget Session
Section 11-23-102 - Only inspected livestock to be slaughtered; record of cattle slaughtered(a) It is unlawful for any person operating any slaughterhouse, packing plant or rendering plant in Wyoming to slaughter or cause to be slaughtered any horses, mules or cattle before each animal has been inspected for brands and ownership by an authorized Wyoming brand inspector not more than seven (7) days before slaughter.(b) Every person engaged in slaughtering cattle shall keep a record of all cattle slaughtered, naming the person from whom the cattle were purchased, his place of residence and the age, sex and brands of the cattle slaughtered. The record shall at all times be open for inspection by any person.(c) If a hide is sold to a hide buyer, the bill of sale shall accompany the hide and shall be available for inspection by an authorized Wyoming brand inspector, department inspector, sheriff or deputy sheriff during regular business hours for not less than two (2) years from the date of the sale of the hide.Amended by Laws 2024, ch. 55,§ 1, eff. 3/7/2024.