1. (a)

   1. (1) A certificate of veterinary inspection shall be issued to accompany the following species of livestock and poultry into Arkansas:

      1. (A) Cattle;
      2. (B) Swine;
      3. (C) Sheep;
      4. (D) Horses;
      5. (E) Goats;
      6. (F) Cats;
      7. (G) Dogs;
      8. (H) Turkeys;
      9. (I) Chickens;
      10. (J) Domesticated fowl;
      11. (K) Ratites;
      12. (L) Camelids;
      13. (M) Cervids;
      14. (N) Psittacine birds;
      15. (O) Passerine birds; and
      16. (P) All other avian species, zoo, fur-bearing, and other wild and/or exotic animals as outlined in the following sections.
   2. (2) NPIP-certified flocks of turkeys, chickens, and domesticated fowl entering on a VS 9-3 or NPIP flock certification form or similar certificate or those covered by a commuter flock agreement are exempt from the requirement of a certificate of veterinary inspection unless a state of emergency has been declared.

2. (b)

   1. (1) A certificate of veterinary inspection is defined as a certificate issued by a licensed graduate, accredited veterinarian after a physical examination has been conducted certifying that the livestock described are free from symptoms of contagious, infectious, or communicable diseases and shall include a statement certifying the origin of the livestock.
   2. (2) The certificate shall include the name and address of the caretaker of such livestock if the owner's residence is other than the premises where the livestock are to be maintained.

Codification Notes: "NPIP" means National Poultry Improvement Plan.