Rule 40-13-1-.05 - Permits(1) A prior permit is needed on cattle, bison, cervidae, antelope, swine, birds (excluding poultry), and ratites imported into the State of Georgia. Cattle and bison from states designated for at least two (2) years by the USDA to be Brucellosis Class Free are exempt from the permit requirement. The permit number should be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.(2) All permit numbers can be obtained by calling the Animal Health Section in Atlanta, Georgia at (404) 656-3667 during normal business hours.(3) No livestock or poultry that is infected with or recently exposed to any infectious or contagious disease or which originates from a quarantined herd/flock or area shall be transported into or within the State of Georgia without a prior written permit from the State Veterinarian of Georgia. Animals infected with such diseases that are approved for entry by the Georgia Department of Agriculture for immediate slaughter are exempted from this permit requirement.(4) A special written permit obtained from the State Veterinarian is required in order to import animals into Georgia that do not meet state health requirements. This type of permit should be requested in writing to the State Veterinarian, Agriculture Building, Capital Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 and should include the following: (a) Name, complete address and phone number of consignor and consignee;(b) Number and kind of animals;(d) Destination of shipment;(e) Proposed date of shipment.(5) All permits shall be void thirty (30) days after the date issued unless otherwise specified.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-1-.05
O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-64 to 4-4-67.
Original Rule entitled "Permits" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.