(a) The commission requires that dealers of domestic fowl, or exotic fowl maintain records of all domestic fowl, or exotic fowl bought and sold. In this section, "dealer" means a person engaged in the business of buying or selling animals in commerce:
  (1) on the person's own account;
  (2) as an employee or agent of the vendor, the purchaser, or both; or
  (3) on a commission basis.
(b) The records shall show the buyer's and seller's name and address, county of origin, number of animals, and a description, including sex, age, color, breed, and any individual identification.
(c) An agent of the commission may inspect and copy the dealer records of a domestic fowl, or exotic fowl dealer that relate to his/her buying and selling activities. A dealer of out-of-state domestic fowl, or exotic fowl shall maintain copies of health certificates, and documentation of compliance with any applicable agency health requirements. All dealer records must be maintained for a minimum of two years after the date of the transaction.

Source Note: The provisions of this §57.12 adopted to be effective January 5, 2003, 27 TexReg 12184