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§ 2315. Disputes in custody or ownership

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 3 Pa.C.S.A. Agriculture

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 3 Pa.C.S.A. Agriculture
Part IV. Animals and Animal Products
Chapter 23. Domestic Animals (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter B. Identification of Domestic Animals
3 Pa.C.S.A. § 2315
§ 2315. Disputes in custody or ownership
Disputes in custody or ownership of domestic animals that bear brands, tattoos or other forms of identification shall be investigated on request by the sheriff of the county where the domestic animals are located. The sheriff may call upon the services of a licensed veterinarian in reading the brands, tattoos or other forms of identification on domestic animals. The cost of the veterinarian's services shall be borne by the person requesting the investigation. The results of the sheriff's investigation shall be a public record and shall be admissible in evidence.

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1996, July 11, P.L. 561, No. 100, § 1, effective in 60 days.
3 Pa.C.S.A. § 2315, PA ST 3 Pa.C.S.A. § 2315
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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