15A N.C. Admin. Code 10B.0101

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 11, December 2, 2024

Section 10B .0101 - IMPORTATION OF WILD ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND NATIVE REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS

(a) Before any live wild bird, wild animal, or any native reptile or amphibian, is imported into North Carolina for any purpose, a permit shall be obtained from the Executive Director of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission authorizing the importation, using application forms provided by the Commission, available at ncwildlife.org, and from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services pursuant to 02 NCAC 52B .0200, if applicable.

(b) Domestically raised game birds, chukars, and Hungarian partridges imported into North Carolina shall be accompanied by a certificate or label showing the name and address of the shipper and the National Poultry Improvement plan (NPIP) Disease Program Status of the flock of origin pursuant to 02 NCAC 52B .0603. If the source birds are not part of NPIP, they must be tested pullorum-typhoid and avian influenza negative by NPIP standards within 21 days prior to entry into North Carolina. Health certificates for imported waterfowl shall be available for inspection by authorized Commission personnel upon request.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 10B .0101

Authority G.S. 106.549.97; 113-134; 113-272.6; 113-274; 113-291.3;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Temporary Amendment Eff. October 8, 2002; May 17, 2002;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2010; May 1, 2010; June 1, 2005; August 1, 2004;
Readopted Eff. August 1, 2022;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2022.

Authority G.S. 106.549.97; 113-134; 113-272.6; 113-274; 113-291.3;
Eff. 2/1/1976;
Temporary Amendment Eff. 10/8/2002; May 17, 2002;
Amended Eff. 8/1/2010; May 1, 2010; June 1, 2005; August 1, 2004.

Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 36, Issue 23, June 1, 2022 effective 8/1/2022.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 37, Issue 09, November 1, 2022 effective 10/1/2022.