Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Release No.: 04-14 Contact: Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

GIPSA Alleges Hughey P. Weyandt, III, d/b/a Morrison's Cove Livestock Auction Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Hughey P. Weyandt, III (Weyandt), doing business as Morrison's Cove Livestock Auction, Claysburg, Pa.:
• failed to properly use and maintain his custodial account;
• had outstanding checks drawn on their custodial account which was due in part to their failure to deposit in the custodial account, within the time prescribed by the regulations, an amount equal to the proceeds receivable for sales of consigned livestock; and
• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for the livestock.
GIPSA filed a complaint against Weyandt on December 12, 2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html.
If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Weyandt may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty.
Weyandt was 100% owner of Hughey P. Weyandt, III, d/b/a Morrision's Cove Livestock Auction; responsible for the day to day direction, management, and control of Hughey P. Weyandt, III, d/b/a Morrision's Cove Livestock Auction; engaged in the business of a market agency and dealer; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture.
The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries.

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