The premises of each person growing poultry for himself or others for commercial purposes which shall include turkeys, commercial eggs, hatching eggs and broilers shall be equipped with an approved disposal pit for the adequate disposal of dead poultry carcasses. A disposal pit of the type, size, dimensions and design as set forth on the drawing attached to these rules is hereby approved by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries for the disposal of dead poultry carcasses as required hereunder. After July 1, 1996, no new pits may be constructed and incinerators and composters are hereby approved for the disposal of dead poultry carcasses as required hereunder and their use as soon as possible is encouraged and recommended. However, approved disposal pits in use prior to July 1, 1996, may be continued in use until July 1, 2000 and until that time shall continue to be subject to these rules including but not limited to Rules 80-3-20-.01; .02; .03; .04; and .05. Any other recommended methods and equipment for the disposal of dead poultry carcasses as may be approved by the State Veterinarian may be used by poultry growers in compliance with these rules provided such grower obtains written approval for such use from the State Veterinarian.
Author: Robert J. Russell
Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-20-.01
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-16-41.