Authority: IC 15-17-3-12; IC 15-17-3-21

Affected: IC 15

Sec. 1. The board recognizes the expressed intent of the United States Department of Agriculture to work with states to create a system of animal and premises identification that will facilitate the tracing of animals. It is a board objective to plan for and respond to natural and intentional disasters that affect animals and products produced from animals. The board intends to create a state system for premises and animal identification that facilitates the following:

1. (1) Tracing animals in a manner that supports the national goal.
2. (2) Emergency programs planning and response.
3. (3) Board animal health and food safety programs.
4. (4) Opportunities for animal owners in the state.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 1-2.5-1; filed Jul 18, 2005, 1:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3554; readopted filed Nov 1, 2011, 3:50 p.m.: 20111130-IR-345110312RFA; readopted filed Jul 17, 2017, 9:06 a.m.: 20170816-IR-345170165RFA; readopted filed Oct 4, 2023, 9:15 a.m.: 20231101-IR-345230625RFA)