Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-18-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-3-18-.04 - Entry Permit Required For Poultry Entering Alabama

(1) All live poultry destined for delivery in Alabama must have a valid Certificate of Veterinary inspection showing an Alabama entry permit number. Day-old baby chicks and poults will be allowed to enter Alabama with an NPIP Form VS 9-2 or VS 9-3 in lieu of a health certificate and will be exempt from entry permit requirement. All live poultry-transporting vehicles entering the State of Alabama must bear a valid Certificate of Cleaning and Disinfection. If point of origin is in Alabama, the vehicle must have a certificate showing it has been cleaned and disinfected in another state prior to re-entry into Alabama. The health certificate and Certificate of Cleaning and Disinfection must be signed by the state or federal animal health official or a practicing accredited veterinarian and shall contain the language and information as prescribed by Rules 80-3-18-.05 and 80-3-18-.06.

(2) Any poultry or poultry-transporting vehicle not having the appropriate certificate will be barred from entering the state.

(3) Live poultry and transportation equipment owned and controlled by poultry companies in Alabama may be exempted from these restrictions when transporting company-owned birds from an adjoining state into Alabama. A blanket permit would be issued for this movement.

(4) In the event of an outbreak, the State veterinarian may require an entry permit for all poultry entering the state.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-18-.04

Emergency adoption effective February 14, 1984. Permanent adoption: Filed June 7, 1984.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2015, eff. 12/17/2015.

Authors: Charles H. Barnes, Patrick B. Moody

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-15-170.