(a) Compensation: Livestock that are exposed or infected with
a disease as identified in §58.2 of this title (relating to Disease Control)
and required to be slaughtered in compliance with §58.31 of this title
(relating to Disposal of Diseased or Exposed Livestock) may be subject to
compensation from the commission. The executive director will provide the
owner with information regarding any available indemnity funds. To the extent
possible the commission will assist the owner with accessing, processing and
qualifying for any available source of indemnity funds.
(b) Availability of Commission Funds: Subject to the availability
of funds, the executive director may authorize an indemnity payment for livestock
exposed or infected with a disease as identified in §58.2 of this title
(relating to Disease Control) and required to be slaughtered in compliance
with §58.31 of this title (relating to Disposal of Diseased or Exposed
Livestock). In no event will the Commission pay the owner any compensation,
which exceeds appraised value, deducting any salvage value and any other indemnity
for the livestock.
(c) Indemnity Agreement: In order to qualify for compensation
from the commission, an indemnity agreement must be signed by the owner and
approved for payment by the Executive Director, or designee.
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