8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1201-19, pt. 2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024

Part 2 - Standards for Certificates of Veterinary Inspection

2.1. Requirements for Certificates of Veterinary Inspection

2.1.1. An official CVI is the legibly completed official form both written and electronically generated and approved by the state veterinarian of the state of origin and issued by a licensed accredited veterinarian.

2.1.1.1. Inspection for issuance of CVI must be completed in person by the accredited veterinarian. Virtual or telemedicine inspection is not accepted.

2.1.2. Such CVI shall include the originating state's official seal or logo, certificate number, the date, the physical location of origin, the name, mailing address and phone number of the consignor; the physical location of destination; the name, mailing address, and phone number of the consignee; the age, sex, number, and breed of the livestock; purpose of movement; sufficient identifying marks, tags or other identification as may be approved by the State Veterinarian, to positively identify animals; and the results of all required tests.

2.1.3. Such CVI shall indicate the applicable area, herd, or flock disease status, and required disease test results necessary for importation to the state of destination.

2.1.4. Such CVI shall identify the type of carrier and their name and address. Such CVI shall show the permit number when a permit is required.

2.1.5. The CVI shall also contain a statement by the accredited veterinarian that such animals are free from clinical signs of all contagious, infectious, or communicable diseases and do not originate from a premises, district or state of quarantine, infestation or infection. Such statement shall substantially comply with the following: "I certify, as an accredited veterinarian that the above described animals have been inspected by me and that they are not showing signs of infectious, contagious, or communicable disease (except where noted). The vaccinations and results of tests are as indicated on the certificate. To the best of my knowledge, the animals listed on this certificate meet the state of destination's and federal interstate requirements. No further warranty is made or implied."

2.1.6. Reconsignment of a previously issued CVI is not permitted for either export or import into Colorado.

2.1.7. A CVI shall be void thirty (30) days after the date of its issuance.

2.1.7.1. An extended equine CVI shall be void six months after the date of its issuance.

2.1.8. One copy of such certificate shall accompany the animals. Within seven days after the date of issue, the accredited veterinarian who issued the CVI shall forward a copy of such CVI to the State Veterinarian. The Colorado State Veterinarian's office shall forward all CVIs to the state of destination within seven days of receipt.

2.1.9. The accredited veterinarian shall maintain such CVI and supporting documents for two years for poultry and swine and five years for cattle and bison, sheep and goats, cervids, and equines.

2.1.10. Livestock shall also meet all of USDA's animal disease traceability requirements.

2.2. Colorado Livestock Import Requirements

2.2.1. The state veterinarian will keep updated species-specific import requirements available at: https://ag.colorado.gov/animals and will provide any updates or changes to the requirements to appropriate stakeholders for input prior to making the updated changes to the website.

2.2.2. Livestock imported into Colorado must comply with Colorado's import requirements and also meet all federal interstate requirements.

2.2.3. The State Veterinarian may require a statement by the issuing veterinarian concerning certain designated or reportable diseases that may be occurring in the livestock's state of origin.

2.3. Colorado Livestock Export Requirements

2.3.1. Livestock exported from Colorado must comply with the destination state's requirements and also meet all federal interstate requirements.

2.4. Dogs, Cats, Non-Livestock, Zoological Park Animals, and Wildlife

2.4.1. Dogs and cats imported into Colorado must be accompanied by a CVI which, for such animals over three months of age, must indicate a current rabies immunization.

2.4.2. Any other non-livestock animal, including wildlife or animal consigned to a zoological park, must be accompanied by a CVI and also meet any requirements of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife.

2.4.3. The State Veterinarian may require any testing or post-entry quarantine requirements, as the State Veterinarian deems necessary.

2.5. Quarantine for Animals Illegally Entering into Colorado

2.5.1. Animals entering Colorado without a valid CVI or permit number, or both if required, may be held in quarantine at the owner's expense until released by an authorized representative of the State Veterinarian. Animals under quarantine for noncompliance with this Rule may be released only after the State Veterinarian is satisfied by inspection, testing, treatment, or through observation over time, that the animals are not a threat to Colorado's livestock industry.

2.5.2. The State Veterinarian may order that an imported animal failing to meet import requirements be returned to its state of origin; consigned directly to slaughter; or confined to a Colorado Approved Feedlot. The person responsible for the livestock at the time of entry shall comply with the State Veterinarian's order within five working days of its issuance. Any extension to the five-day deadline may be approved in writing and only by the State Veterinarian.

2.5.3. If the owner or owner's agent fails to comply with an order to return livestock to the livestock's state of origin within the timeframe set forth in Section V.B of this Part 1, the Department may require that the livestock be immediately gathered at the owner's expense to avoid exposure of Colorado livestock. The isolation of said livestock shall be managed according to requirements approved by the State Veterinarian to limit potential disease spread to Colorado livestock.

2.5.4. The State Veterinarian may require that livestock ordered returned to their state of origin be returned by a commercial livestock conveyance.

8 CCR 1201-19, pt. 2

37 CR 23, December 10, 2014, effective 12/30/2014

39 CR 13, July 10, 2016, effective 7/30/2016

40 CR 23, December 10, 2017, effective 12/30/2017

44 CR 10, May 25, 2021, effective 6/15/2021

46 CR 15, August 10, 2023, effective 9/15/2023

47 CR 12, June 25, 2024, effective 7/15/2024