§3-1-24. Burning, cauterizing, etc., of teeth of horse, mule, etc., for purpose of fraudulently making horse, etc., appear younger - Evidence as to burning, etc., of teeth to be substantiated by veterinarian.

The evidence required for the conviction of any person for violating any provision of Section 3-1-23 must be substantiated as to the burning, cauterizing or changing of the natural appearance or condition of the teeth of such horse, mule or other soliped by a graduate licensed veterinarian and, when necessary, the state veterinarian or a graduate veterinarian selected by the state veterinarian shall determine and testify to the changes that have been made in the teeth of such animal or animals.

(Acts 1935, No. 132, p. 175; Code 1940, T. 3, §21.)