2022 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 3 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 23 - Domestic Animals
Section 2315 - Disputes in custody or ownership

Universal Citation: 3 PA Cons Stat § 2315 (2022)
§ 2315. Disputes in custody or ownership.

Disputes in custody or ownership of domestic animals that bear brands, tattoos or other forms of identification shall be investigated on request by the sheriff of the county where the domestic animals are located. The sheriff may call upon the services of a licensed veterinarian in reading the brands, tattoos or other forms of identification on domestic animals. The cost of the veterinarian's services shall be borne by the person requesting the investigation. The results of the sheriff's investigation shall be a public record and shall be admissible in evidence.

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