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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 15.11.18.06" title_num="15" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="18" heading="Requirements for Moving Sheep and Goats for Immediate Slaughter.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>When selling or transferring animals for immediate slaughter:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The owner shall note on the owner-hauler statement or waybill that the animal is being sold for “immediate slaughter only”; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The owner, dealer, market operator, or hauler shall insure that the animal is delivered to the slaughter facility for processing within 72 hours of the animal’s sale or transfer.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A person may not remove an animal from immediate slaughter:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Without an ICVI or other document approved by the Department that has been signed by a State or federal official; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If prohibited by 9 CFR 79.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Animals in slaughter channels as defined by 9 CFR 79 may only be removed from slaughter channels as provided in 9 CFR 79.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>