Bill > HB0229

This bill amends Wyoming's existing law on confidentiality of livestock premises and identification records. The key provisions are: 1) It allows Wyoming livestock owners to choose any of the animal identification methods set forth in the federal regulations (9 C.F.R. part 86) for the purpose of animal disease traceability, including any additional methods later approved by the Wyoming Livestock Board. 2) It clarifies that the bill does not limit or amend the existing brucellosis surveillance or testing program in the state. 3) It maintains the existing penalties for providing false information to the Livestock Board or refusing to provide required information for a mandatory livestock identification program. 4) It authorizes the Wyoming Livestock Board and State Veterinarian to promulgate any necessary rules to implement the act. The bill is intended to provide Wyoming livestock owners with more flexibility in choosing animal identification methods for disease traceability purposes, while preserving the state's existing livestock health and disease control programs.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2021/HB0229