1. A. Any applicant requesting an importation permit for non-domesticated animals must submit the following information with the application:

   1. (1) a containment or confinement plan indicating where and how the species will be maintained;

   2. (2) a current and valid certificate from an accredited veterinarian certifying that each animal or rearing facility of origin has been inspected and is in good general health, disease free or that each animal or rearing facility of origin tests disease free for any specific disease(s) following the testing requirements and procedures as identified by the department during the application process, except;

      (a) the department may approve an animal supplier that is currently enrolled in an accredited animal breeding program or facility health monitoring standards such as NPIP, AZA, or other government sanctioned program;

      (b) the department may approve detailed and verifiable facility of origin health monitoring plans and records to be submitted by an organization(s) in lieu of a health or rearing facility inspection certificate from an accredited veterinarian;

   3. (3) proof from the county and city into which the animal will be imported and held that possession of the animal is allowed;
   4. (4) proof that all necessary federal permits have been obtained;
   5. (5) proof that the requested species does not possess or have the immediate potential to carry infectious or contagious diseases; and
   6. (6) confirmation by the applicant or person in authority representing the applicant agreeing to any conditions and provisions listed on the respective permit; and
   7. (7) any importing person or entity must notify the department of game and fish within 24 hours of any disease indications or symptoms that manifest themselves among the imported animals.

2. B. Additional conditions for the importation of a dangerous animal; applicant shall agree to the following provisions before an importation permit is approved:

   1. (1) enter into a department approved written agreement releasing the department from liability;
   2. (2) agree to meet all department approved posted warning requirements;
   3. (3) agree to provide a department approved written warning to any person receiving such animal;
   4. (4) government agencies or other entities as designated by the director may be exempted from the liability or warning requirements in this subsection.
3. C. All application fees are non-refundable.

[19.35.7.12 NMAC - Rp, 19.35.7.12 NMAC, 1/31/2014]