Livestock Markets

Public livestock markets are regulated through Title 25, Chapter 17, Idaho Code, “Livestock Markets.” This law requires that any person conducting or operating a public livestock market must first secure a charter from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. Application for Charter requires payment of the annual renewal fee of $200 plus a one-time $500 non-refundable Hearing Fee. Renewal fees are due when charters expire on April 30th of each year. Application for Transfer of a Public Livestock Charter requires payment of the $200 annual charter fee and a $100 processing fee (non-refundable). An additional hearing fee of $150 is required if a protest of the transfer is received by ISDA. All fees must be made payable to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and remitted separately. There are currently 8 chartered public livestock markets in Idaho, all of which are also tagging sites. Livestock markets are responsible for ensuring that all animals leaving their facility are qualified for their destination.

List of federally approved livestock markets