9/22/10

Today, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. GA-0801 (2010) was issued on "Whether an individual or company in the business of breeding certain birds, rats, mice, hamsters and similar animals for sale to pet shops may register a vehicle or trailer used to transport the animals as a "farm vehicle" under section 502.163 of the Transportation Code."  As mom and dad said, "It is going to be very difficult to send your livestock to market after giving them pet names."  


The Summary to the Opinion stated,

"Section 502.163 of the Transportation Code does not authorize the owner of a vehicle used to transport non-poultry birds, rats, mice, hamsters, and similar animals for sale to pet shops to register the vehicle as a "farm vehicle" under the statute."


To read the opinion, click on the link below.

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinions/opinions/50abbott/op/2010/htm/ga-0801.htm