SECTION 57.12. Dealer Records

(a) The commission requires that dealers of domestic fowl, or exotic fowl maintain records of all domestic fowl, or exotic fowl bought and sold. In this section, "dealer" means a person engaged in the business of buying or selling animals in commerce:

(1) on the person's own account;

(2) as an employee or agent of the vendor, the purchaser, or both; or

(3) on a commission basis.

(b) The records shall show the buyer's and seller's name and address, county of origin, number of animals, and a description, including sex, age, color, breed, and any individual identification.

(c) An agent of the commission may inspect and copy the dealer records of a domestic fowl, or exotic fowl dealer that relate to his/her buying and selling activities. A dealer of out-of-state domestic fowl, or exotic fowl shall maintain copies of health certificates, and documentation of compliance with any applicable agency health requirements. All dealer records must be maintained for a minimum of two years after the date of the transaction.

Source Note: The provisions of this §57.12 adopted to be effective January 5, 2003, 27 TexReg 12184