Sec. 15.01.03.01. Permission of the Secretary  


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  • A. The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for approving the giving away of a live animal (vertebrate) in the following cases when given:

    (1) As a prize or an inducement to enter a contest, game, or other competition; or

    (2) As an inducement to enter a place of amusement;

    (3) As an incentive to enter into a business agreement when an animal is offered for the purpose of attracting trade.

    B. Approval for giving away a live animal is not required when the animal is given away:

    (1) As an agricultural project;

    (2) For a conservation purpose;

    (3) For slaughter.