Purchase, etc., of livestock on public road, etc., within 2,500 feet of public livestock market.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to buy or offer to buy livestock on any public street, road or highway within 2,500 feet of the premises of a public livestock market which has obtained a permit to engage in business pursuant to this division. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as prescribed by law.

(b) The Department of Agriculture and Industries is charged with the enforcement of this section.

(Acts 1969, No. 749, p. 1327.)