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Disputes in custody or ownership - 3 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2315

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     § 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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