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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 15.11.18.05" title_num="15" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="18" heading="Requirements for Moving Sheep and Goats within Maryland.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Except as provided in Regulation .03B, an owner or hauler may move an animal within Maryland only if the animal is officially identified.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>When an animal is moved within Maryland, the seller and new owner shall keep a record of the transaction for a minimum of 5 years on an owner-hauler statement or other document approved by the Department that provides for traceability as required by 9 CFR 86.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>When an owner or hauler moves an animal within Maryland to an approved tagging site, the owner or hauler shall ensure that the animal is accompanied with a properly completed owner-hauler statement.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>When an owner or hauler moves an animal within Maryland from an approved tagging site or a restricted livestock facility to a farm in Maryland, the owner or hauler shall ensure that the animal is officially identified and accompanied with a waybill.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>