Section 821.4 - Requirements for Entry of Poultry(a) Poultry imported into California shall be free from evidence of Avian Influenza and Exotic Newcastle Disease, and all other contagious diseases.(b) All poultry imported into California require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, except: (1) Poultry originating from flocks rated or classified as Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or Free by the National Poultry Improvement Plan and the Auxiliary Provisions on the National Poultry Improvement Plan, and accompanied by VS Form 9-3 (Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults) in accordance with 9 CFR Part 145, Part 146, and Part 147 (2007), which are incorporated by reference including additional National Poultry Improvement Plan forms (if any) as provided by the USDA.(c) Pursuant to Food and Agricultural Code sections 9562 and 9570, the State Veterinarian may impose additional quarantine, Interstate Livestock Entry Permit, Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, or treatment requirements on imported poultry or poultry products because of a condition in another state, whether or not the animals are exempt under this article.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 821.4
1. New section filed 4-1-2008; operative 5-1-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14). Note: Authority cited: Section 407, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 9561, 9562, 9570 and 9574, Food and Agricultural Code; and 9 CFR Parts 145, 146 and 147 (2007).
1. New section filed 4-1-2008; operative 5-1-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14).