GIPSA - Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards A : Anderson Livestock Auction Co. and Jerry Anderson Have Been Assessed a $3,500 Civil Penalty (PDF; 14Kb)

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United States Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

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20250-3601

GIPSA Release 26-13 Catherine M. Grasso 202-720-7201
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Anderson Livestock Auction Co. and Jerry Anderson Have Been Assessed a $3,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2013 - On January 18, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with Anderson Livestock Auction Co. (Anderson Livestock), and Jerry Anderson, Willard, Utah.
Anderson Livestock and Jerry Anderson have been ordered to cease and desist from failing to maintain its Custodial Account for Shippers' Proceeds in strict conformity with the regulations.
Anderson Livestock and Jerry Anderson have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $3,500.
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