Following the impoundment of livestock under this subpart the livestock may be disposed of by the authorized officer under these regulations or, if a suitable agreement is in effect, they may be turned over to the State for disposal. Any known owners or agents, or both, shall be notified in writing by certified mail or by personal delivery of the sale and the procedure by which the impounded livestock may be redeemed prior to the sale.

[43 FR 29067, July 5, 1982. Redesignated and amended at 47 FR 41712, Sept. 21, 1982; 49 FR 6454, Feb. 21, 1984]