197.1 License.

Every person, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of buying for the market, poultry or domestic fowls from the producer thereof, shall obtain a license from the department for each establishment at which said business is conducted.

The word "producer" as herein used shall include anyone not a licensed dealer who has acquired such poultry or domestic fowls other than through a licensed dealer.

197.2 Fee.

The license fee shall be three dollars per annum, and each license shall expire on March 1 after the date of issue.

197.3 Record.

Each licensee shall keep such records as the department shall require, as to date of purchase, name and residence of seller and number and description of such poultry or domestic fowls purchased from the producer.

197.4 Inspection of.

Such records as are required by the department to be kept by such licensee shall be open to inspection by any peace officer at any reasonable time.

197.5 Enforcement.

The department shall be charged with the duty of the enforcement of this chapter.

197.6 Violations.

Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall, for each offense, be deemed guilty of a simple misdemeanor.