Sec. 161.113. TESTING OR TREATMENT OF LIVESTOCK. (a) If the commission requires testing or vaccination under this subchapter, the testing or vaccination must be performed by an accredited veterinarian or qualified person authorized by the commission. The state may not be required to pay the cost of fees charged for the testing or vaccination.

(b) If the commission requires the dipping of livestock under this subchapter, the livestock shall be submerged in a vat, sprayed, or treated in another sanitary manner prescribed by rule of the commission.

(c) The commission may require the owner or operator of a livestock market to furnish adequate chutes or holding pens or to furnish or have access to other essential testing and dipping facilities within the immediate vicinity of the livestock market.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1402, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 995, ch. 235, art. 1, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.