Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-6-.13

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-3-6-.13 - Certificate Of Veterinary Inspection Requirements

(1) No animal, including poultry or bird of any species, that is infected with, or that has been recently exposed to, any infectious or transmissible disease shall be imported into the state, until written permission for such importation is obtained from the State Veterinarian of Alabama.

(2) An official certificate of veterinary inspection means a legible certificate made on an official form from the state of origin or from the United States Department of Agriculture issued by a United States Department of Agriculture Veterinarian or State Department of Agriculture veterinarian or an accredited veterinarian and approved by the State Veterinarian of the state of origin.

(3) Livestock imported into the state shall be accompanied by an approved certificate or permit where required, which must be attached to the waybill or shall be in the possession of the driver of vehicle or person in charge of livestock, if moved on foot. A certificate or permit will be void after thirty (30) days.

(4) The certificate shall contain the names and address of the consignor and the consignee, with an accurate description or an identification of the livestock by tag or number. A copy of the approved certificate shall be forwarded to the State Veterinarian of Alabama before arrival of livestock.

(5) Livestock entering the state without a proper certificate and not meeting the health requirements shall be held in quarantine at owner's expense until released from quarantine by the State Veterinarian or his authorized agent.

(6) All trucks, railway cars and other conveyances used for the transportation of livestock and poultry shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.

(7) The owners and operators of railway cars, trucks and other conveyances that have been used for interstate movement of any livestock infected with or exposed to an infectious or transmissible disease, shall be required to have such cars, trucks, and other conveyances thoroughly cleaned and disinfected under official supervision. Proper notice of cleaning and disinfection or such certification shall be attached to the waybill or in the possession of the operator of truck or other conveyance.

(8) No health certificate will be required for horses or mules of the United States Army.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-6-.13

Filed April 19, 1982. Amended: Filed November 30, 1990.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-15-170.