- (1) All live poultry destined for delivery in Alabama must have a valid Certificate of Veterinary inspection showing an Alabama entry permit number. Day-old baby chicks and poults will be allowed to enter Alabama with an NPIP Form VS 9-2 or VS 9-3 in lieu of a health certificate and will be exempt from entry permit requirement. All live poultry-transporting vehicles entering the State of Alabama must bear a valid Certificate of Cleaning and Disinfection. If point of origin is in Alabama, the vehicle must have a certificate showing it has been cleaned and disinfected in another state prior to re-entry into Alabama. The health certificate and Certificate of Cleaning and Disinfection must be signed by the state or federal animal health official or a practicing accredited veterinarian and shall contain the language and information as prescribed by Rules 80-3-18-.05 and 80-3-18-.06.
- (2) Any poultry or poultry-transporting vehicle not having the appropriate certificate will be barred from entering the state.
- (3) Live poultry and transportation equipment owned and controlled by poultry companies in Alabama may be exempted from these restrictions when transporting company-owned birds from an adjoining state into Alabama. A blanket permit would be issued for this movement.
- (4) In the event of an outbreak, the State veterinarian may require an entry permit for all poultry entering the state.
Author: Charles H. Barnes, Patrick B. Moody
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §2-15-170.
History: Emergency adoption effective February 14, 1984. Permanent adoption: Filed June 7, 1984. Amended: Filed November 12, 2015; effective December 17, 2015.