Rule 40-13-6-.07 - Poultry Movement Through Auction Markets(1) All poultry offered for sale through Georgia markets must originate from flocks apparently free of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease. Any poultry that shows signs of illness must not be allowed entry to the sale and may be returned to the farm of origin under quarantine. Quarantine will remain in effect until released by the State Veterinarian.(2) Out-of-state poultry may move freely through Georgia poultry markets provided they meet all interstate requirements except where a reciprocal agreement exists with other states.(3) Each poultry sales market must have a written biosecurity plan and a poultry disposal method or facility approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-6-.07
O.C.G.A. §§ 4-4-81, 4-4-82, 4-4-83.
Original Rule entitled "Poultry Moving Through Auction Markets" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.Amended: New title "Poultry Movement Through Auction Markets." F. Aug. 10, 2018; eff. Aug. 30, 2018.