1. A. Voluntary inspection services for exotic animal processing is fee-based and shall be made available only to establishments in good standing and not delinquent on payment of fees. The purchase of an annual license is not required.
2. B. The hourly fee for voluntary inspection services for exotic animal processing is $40 per hour, billed on a quarter-hour basis, to be paid by the applicant.
3. C. Upon completion of inspection services, the department will provide the establishment a Voluntary Exotic Inspection Report. This report will indicate the number of hours per month, calculated to the nearest quarter hour, of inspection services provided as well as the total fee owed for inspection services. A representative of the establishment will be required to sign the report.
4. D. At a subsequent date, the department will provide an invoice for the fee, which must be paid in full within 30 days of receipt.
5. E. Failure to pay fees for voluntary exotic inspection services will result in the refusal of further services and will be subject to collections.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:4215.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Animal Health and Food Safety, LR 51:778 (June 2025).