This bill amends existing laws regarding the inspection and record-keeping of hides and carcasses in Wyoming. It specifies that establishments engaged in slaughtering or processing cattle must maintain detailed records of all cattle slaughtered, including the source and characteristics of the cattle. Additionally, they are required to keep the unmutilated hide or a written record of its disposition, along with a pre-slaughter brand inspection certificate. The bill also mandates that if a hide is sold, it must be inspected by an authorized brand inspector, with an associated inspection fee. Furthermore, hide buyers are required to keep records of their purchases for at least two years and provide a bill of sale for each transaction.

The bill repeals a previous provision that prohibited the sale of cattle carcasses without prior inspection of the unmutilated hide. This change streamlines the process for meat processing plants and hide buyers while ensuring that proper records are maintained for regulatory purposes. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
24LSO-0127 v0.7: 11-23-102, 11-23-104, 11-23-202, 11-23-203, 11-23-101