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Committee clarifies state and Stockmen's Association roles in premises identification program, gives due pass
Summary
Senate Bill 2,087, which clarifies responsibilities for premises identification and the Stockmen's Association's authority to register premises for cattle, horses and mules, received committee approval on a 13–0–1 vote. Witnesses emphasized confidentiality and that registration is voluntary unless required under federal programs.
The House Agriculture Committee approved Senate Bill 2,087, a bill intended to clarify the State Board of Animal Health’s responsibilities and to confirm the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s authority related to premises identification (PIN) for cattle, horses and mules. Representative Holt moved the due-pass recommendation, Representative Anderson seconded, and the committee recorded a 13 yes, 0 no, 1 absent vote.
State veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andrus testified for the Board of Animal Health and the Agriculture Commissioner. He told the…
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