Authority: IC 15-17-3-21

Affected: IC 15-17-3-13; IC 15-17-3-19

Sec. 5. (a) A person desiring to accept horses moved into the state under section 4 of this rule must submit a written request to the state veterinarian for approval of their facility as a CEM quarantine facility prior to moving any horses to the facility. A person may not accept any horses moved into the state under section 4 of this rule until such time as the receiving facility is approved as a CEM quarantine facility under this rule.

(b) The state veterinarian may approve a facility as a CEM quarantine facility if the following requirements are met:

1. (1) The facility is sufficient to keep quarantined horses separate from other horses.
2. (2) The facility operator has procured the services of a licensed and accredited veterinarian to perform the procedures required by this rule. The state veterinarian may require a written acknowledgement by the veterinarian that they are willing and able to perform the required procedures.
3. (3) The applicable provisions of this rule have been met.

(c) The state veterinarian may prescribe items necessary to protect animals from disease and facilitate operation of the CEM quarantine facility that are conditions of CEM quarantine facility approval, including the following:

1. (1) Training that is required for the CEM quarantine facility owner and agents.
2. (2) Training that is required for the veterinarian for the facility.
3. (3) Limitations on the days or times that state or federal officials will be available to perform official functions under this rule.
4. (4) Designation of the laboratory or laboratories that must be used for testing.
5. (5) Limitations on the sex of animals permitted at the facility.

(d) The operator of a CEM quarantine facility shall provide state and federal officials access to the facility and any animals in the facility upon request so that compliance with this rule may be achieved and verified.

(e) The state veterinarian may consult with the USDA on approving laboratories to conduct CEM cultures and tests under 9 CFR 93.301(i).

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 6-2-5; filed Apr 6, 2005, 4:00 p.m.: 28 IR 2354; 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 Jul 17, 2024, 3:19 p.m.: 20240814-IR-345230759RFA)