Persons living near the state line who own or occupy land in an adjoining state, or persons living in an adjoining state who own or occupy land in this state near the state line, may secure from the commissioner a permit to drive cattle, horses, asses, mules or sheep back and forth to pasture and for other purposes, subject to such restrictions or regulation as he may deem necessary in any particular case.
Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
I. The commissioner may prepare and issue health certificates for interstate shipment of livestock and poultry.
II. The commissioner may adopt rules,
pursuant to RSA 541-A, for the preparation and issuance of health certificates authorized by paragraph I.
Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
I. Any person who drives, brings or ships domestic animals into this state, or is an accessory thereto, knowing or having reason to believe that any of them have a contagious or infectious disease or have been exposed to any such disease, or violates any of the provisions or rules relating to importation or quarantine, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. The bringing, shipping or driving of each animal into this state in violation of the provisions of this section or in violation of the importation or quarantine rules shall constitute a separate offense.
II. In addition,, any person who violates any of the provisions of this subdivision or rule adopted under it may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
Source. 1985, 72:1. 1989, 13:1, eff. April 4, 1989.
The provisions of RSA 436:29 shall not apply to livestock being transported through the state in interstate commerce.
Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
