1. (a) Before any of the following types of livestock are imported into the state of Kansas, the veterinarian in the state of origin who issues the health certificate shall obtain a permit from the Kansas livestock commissioner:

   1. (1) all cattle originating from Mexico;
   2. (2) calves under 60 days of age that are not accompanied by their dams;
   3. (3) all swine;
   4. (4) all rodeo stock, as defined by K.A.R. 9-7-18(e);
   5. (5) all cattle, bison, or elk originating from within Yellowstone national park or from within a 20-mile zone surrounding Yellowstone national park;
   6. (6) all live, owned cervidae; and
   7. (7) livestock imported from areas where a specific disease exists.
2. (b) The permit shall be issued to the veterinarian in the state of origin who issues the health certificate. The permit number shall be shown on the health certificate.
3. (c) Each permit shall be void 15 days after date of issuance.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 47-607d and 47-610; implementing K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 47-607; effective Jan. 1, 1966; amended, E-76-28, Aug. 15, 1975; amended May 1, 1976; amended May 1, 1982; amended Jan. 23, 1998.)