SECTION 58.22. Notice of Livestock Movement Restrictions

(a) Notice. The executive director shall give written notice of movement restriction requirements, as provided in §58.21 of this title (relating to Livestock Movement Restrictions), which are in effect within this state or part of the state:

(1) by fax, or

(2) by mail, or

(3) by delivering a written notice to the owner or caretaker of the animals or places where the movement of livestock is restricted.

(b) Contents of Notice. The notice of movement restriction, as provided under §58.21 of this title (relating to Livestock Movement Restrictions), shall state:

(1) the cause for which the movement restriction is established, whether for infection or for exposure;

(2) any exceptions, terms, conditions, or provisions prescribed under this chapter must be stated in the movement restriction notice;

(3) state the class of persons authorized by the commission or the executive director to issue certificates or permits permitting movement. Any authorized movement certificate or permit must be issued by a veterinarian or other person authorized by the commission to issue a certificate or permit.

Source Note: The provisions of this §58.22 adopted to be effective December 11, 2001, 26 TexReg 10048