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Will I get cited if my animals get out?: Though a code section does exist for this type of incident, every attempt will be made to work with the livestock owner to correct the problem before any citation would be issued. In general, citations are only used in cases where the offenses are chronic and habitual.

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Operation Protect Livestock

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1. If my emergency contact information changes, can I update my information with the Sheriff's Office?: Yes, please send an email with your updated information.

2. To participate in the program, do I have to have ear tags or any form of identification on my animals?: No. No identification tags are needed to enroll or maintain your information on file with the Sheriff's Office.

3. Will I get cited if my animals get out?: Though a code section does exist for this type of incident, every attempt will be made to work with the livestock owner to correct the problem before any citation would be issued. In general, citations are only used in cases where the offenses are chronic and habitual.

4. If I live at one location, and my animals are housed on another property that I am using or renting, can I participate in this program?: Yes. Fill out the information we are requesting, and specify that you reside at one address, however, the animals are kept at another address.

5. Can I register for the program if my animals are located in a field that has no fixed address?: Yes. Just indicate in your email or voice mail that your animals are in a field with no fixed address, and then provide us with the street / cross street for your animals. For example - James Monroe Highway / Tutt Lane.