Section 30081 - QuarantineAll imported animals must be maintained for such period of quarantine as may be required by the Department and under such conditions as prescribed herein:
(a) Quarantine Period and Conditions for Release Therefrom. (1) Primates. The normal quarantine period required for primates is that which provides for a physical examination, administration of a tuberculin test by a veterinarian upon entry and a repeat physical examination and tuberculin test 30 days later. Primates may be released from quarantine by the department upon completion of the second tuberculin test provided that in the judgment of the attending veterinarian: (A) Both tuberculin tests are negative.(B) The animals exhibit no visible oral ulcers at the end of quarantine period.(C) The animals show no clinical evidence of dysentery or diarrhea, emesis, emaciation, contagious skin lesions, central nervous system disturbances, jaundice, or abnormal respiratory signs at the end of quarantine period.(D) There is no evidence of a zoonotic disease traced back to the quarantined animals.(E) In the opinion of the attending veterinarian the animals are healthy. A summary report by the attending veterinarian, in writing over his signature, shall be made to the department incorporating 1) the results of all tests, physical examinations, etc., performed and 2) his opinion that the animals are healthy (See Section 30084).(2) Carnivores. Carnivores shall be confined in a place and manner approved by the Department for a 90 day period. A primary enclosure as defined under Section 2-9302 and set forth under Section 2-9305, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, or an equivalent approved by the Department, is acceptable for confinement. If at the end of quarantine, the animals are examined and found healthy by a veterinarian, they may be released by the Department upon receipt of such certification in writing by the attending veterinarian without further restriction.(b) Imported animals refused release from quarantine shall be handled in such manner as approved and specified by the department.(c) Where the quarantine procedures specified herein are not compatible with the objective of a specific research project, the department may authorize variations from the requirements specified herein provided that no public health hazard will result from the variations allowed.(d) Any person importing animals for purposes of sale to any educational and research institution, zoological garden, laboratory, college or university, may satisfy the requirements of this section and Sections 30081.1-30084 by contract with such institution. Such quarantine shall meet all of the requirements herein with regard to period, observation, reporting and other conditions of quarantine.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 30081
1. Amendment filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208 and 25990.5, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25990.5 and 25994.3, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).