Authority: IC 15-17-3-21

Affected: IC 15-17-3-13

Sec. 3. (a) The state veterinarian shall restrict the movement of the following animals in a manner that will prevent the spread of scrapie and further the purposes of this article:

1. (1) Scrapie-positive animals.
2. (2) Suspect animals.
3. (3) High-risk animals.
4. (4) Any animal from a scrapie-positive or source flock.

The state veterinarian may issue, modify, and rescind quarantines or other orders that accomplish the movement restrictions. The movement restrictions must be consistent with the standards in Part II (M) of the Uniform Methods and Rules incorporated by reference in 345 IAC 5-3- 3.

(b) The following persons shall enter into a flock plan and a post PEMMP:

1. (1) The owner of an infected flock.
2. (2) The owner of a source flock.
3. (3) The owner of an exposed flock.

The owner of a flock that enters into a flock plan or a PEMMP shall complete all provisions in the plan. The owner of flock must provide the facilities and personnel needed to carry out the provisions of a flock plan or a PEMMP.

(c) The state veterinarian may enter into flock plans and PEMMPs that advance the purposes of this article. Flock plans and PEMMP shall meet the minimum requirements for such plans in 9 CFR 54.8 and 9 CFR 54.9. The state veterinarian may modify flock plans and PEMMPs as provided in 9 CFR 54.8.

(d) The state veterinarian may do the following:

1. (1) Quarantine or continue to quarantine the flock of an owner that fails to follow their flock plan or PEMMP.
2. (2) Extend the duration of the flock plan or PEMMP.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 5-6-3; filed Jan 5, 2006, 8:00 a.m.: 29 IR 1550; readopted filed Aug 16, 2012, 8:27 a.m.: 20120912-IR-345120197RFA; readopted filed Jul 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m.: 20180815-IR-345180196RFA; readopted filed Jul 17, 2024, 3:19 p.m.: 20240814-IR-345230759RFA)