Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-6-.35

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

Section 80-3-6-.35 - Requirements For Ratites Imported Into Alabama

Ratites imported into Alabama for any purpose shall be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued by a licensed accredited veterinarian of the state of origin. The certificate shall state that the ratites are not showing signs of infectious, contagious, and/or communicable disease; show each animal's permanent identification number; show the Alabama entry permit number and state that the ratite has had a negative Avian influenza test within ten (10) days of entry into Alabama.

Entry permit numbers may be obtained from the state veterinarian's office in Montgomery, Alabama. The telephone number for obtaining permits Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST), is 205-242-2647.

After hours, weekends and holidays:

J. Lee Alley 205/284-0107

Carl W. Wilson 205/578-2450

Bobby Pruitt 205/288-0275

Author: Marise Mims Sandidge

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-6-.35

This rule was adopted as an emergency procedure on July 15, 1993. Rule approved on a permanent basis on October 12, 1993. New Rule: Filed October 21, 1993; effective November 25, 1993.

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