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A person who receives livestock and poultry exclusively for slaughter on his own premises shall not be termed a Licensed Livestock Dealer. The term Licensed Livestock Dealers shall apply to nonresidents of the State who carry on business of buying and selling livestock and poultry in the State, whether such dealer is licensed in the state of residence or not. 3. Records A. Records of all transactions must be kept to the extent that the Commissioner may trace any animal to the seller. B. All cattle and swine purchased by or consigned to a Licensed Livestock Dealer must be backtagged with an official USDA backtag that has been issued to that Licensed Livestock Dealer. C. Licensed Livestock Dealers must furnish sellers with a receipt containing the following information: 1) Number and type of livestock purchased 2) Backtag numbers where applicable 3) Identification of any animals intended for slaughter. 4. Disclosure of Information A. Licensed Livestock Dealers must provide, on request, prospective buyers with identification of any animals intended by the previous owner to be sold for slaughter. 5. Penalties A. Any person, copartnership, association or corporation who shall violate any rule or regulation promulgated under section 1302 to 1307, or neglect or refuse to comply with any of the provisions thereof, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $50 may be adjudged. 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