1. (1) No animal, poultry, or bird of any species or other animal, including wildlife, that is known to be affected with or has been exposed to a contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, or that originates from a quarantined area, shall be shipped, transported, or moved into the state until written permission for entry is first obtained from the State Veterinarian. Failure to obtain written permission may result in a citation.
2. (2) A copy of the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be immediately forwarded to the department by the issuing veterinarian or the animal health official of the state of origin within seven calendar days from the date on which the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is issued.
3. (3) Import permits may be obtained by telephone by the accredited veterinarian responsible for issuing a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

4. (4) Import permits are required for the following movements:

   1. (a) exotic animals and wildlife, captive Cervidae, and aquatic animals:
   2. (b) animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
   3. (c) animals coming from control areas for disease;
   4. (d) approved variances to import requirements;
   5. (e) international shipments; or
   6. (f) commuter permits.
5. (5) Certificates of Veterinary Inspection are considered valid for 30 days from the inspection date.

KEY: disease control, import requirements

Date of Last Change: April 13, 2023

Notice of Continuation: December 28, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-31; 4-2-103(1)(i)