§2.51. Form of official tag.
9 C.F.R. § 2.51
The official tag shall be made of a durable alloy such as brass, bronze, or steel, or of a durable plastic. Aluminum of a sufficient thickness to assure the tag is durable and legible may also be used. The tag shall be one of the following shapes:
Circular in shape and not less than 1 1/4 inches in diameter, or
Oblong and flat in shape, not less than 2 inches by 3/4 inch and riveted to an acceptable collar.
Each tag shall have the following information embossed or stamped on so that it is easily readable:
The letters “USDA”;
Numbers identifying the State and dealer, exhibitor, or research facility (e.g., 39-AB); and
Numbers identifying the animal (e.g., 82488).
Official tags shall be serially numbered. No individual dealer or exhibitor shall use any identification tag number more than once within a 5-year period.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2131-2159; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.7.
Source
Source: 54 FR 36147, Aug. 31, 1989, unless otherwise noted.