A. Any person importing live feral swine into this state shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by an accredited veterinarian that contains the following:
- 1. A written entry permit approved by the State Veterinarian or chief animal health official of the state of origin;
- 2. Individual identification of each feral swine; and
- 3. Negative brucellosis and pseudorabies test results.
- B. A person shall obtain a negative brucellosis and pseudorabies test within fifteen (15) days prior to entry.
- C. All live feral swine imported into this state shall be quarantined and isolated to retest for brucellosis and pseudorabies. The testing shall be conducted no earlier than thirty (30) days and no later than sixty (60) days following the date of importation, except for feral swine going directly to an approved slaughter facility.
- D. All feral swine in this state that test positive for brucellosis or pseudorabies shall be immediately sent directly to slaughter or slaughtered on the premises pursuant to an order issued by the State Veterinarian.
Laws 2007, HB 1914, c. 5, § 8, eff. November 1, 2007.