Section 1301.5 - Sample Collection(a) All samples for laboratory testing shall be collected by designated representatives from federal, state or county governments, or other persons authorized by the State Veterinarian to collect samples for testing purposes under this Article.(b) The State Veterinarian shall determine what samples shall be collected, including but not limited to the type, number, amount, and size or volume.(c) A duplicate of each sample may be taken and, if taken, shall be collected at the same time as the official sample. (1) If taken, a duplicate of each sample shall be left with the owner, except as specified in subsections (g) and (h).(2) The owner's signature shall be requested on a form acknowledging receipt or refusal of duplicate samples.(3) If the owner refuses to sign the form, the Department's representative shall note on the form whether the duplicate sample was accepted or refused, that the owner refused to sign the form, and the Department's representative shall sign the form.(d) Each sample collected shall be appropriately identified with the identification number of the animal or animal product, if any, the date and time collected, the person collecting the sample, and the premises address where collected. If an identification number of the animal or animal product is not available, then a detailed description of the animal or animal product and its location on the premises, which is adequate to accurately identify the specific animal(s) or animal product, shall be used.(e) Sample integrity and usefulness shall be safeguarded by sealing and packaging individual samples in containers appropriate for the type of sample collected, preventing direct contact with contaminants such as refrigerants or other samples, and sealing the container in which the individual samples are transported.(f) A Sample Submission and Chain of Custody form shall accompany each sample throughout the shipping and laboratory testing process.(g) Subsequent testing pursuant to an existing eradication program shall not require a duplicate of each sample to be left with the owner unless the eradication program so requires.(h) A duplicate of each sample shall not be left with the owner if, in the State Veterinarian's judgment, the suspected condition is so contagious or potentially dangerous that possible mishandling of the sample may expose a population of animals, animal product, or citizens of the State to the contagious or potentially dangerous condition.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1301.5
1. New section filed 6-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2001, No. 43).
3. New section filed 10-24-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-24-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-21-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-24-2001 order transmitted to OAL 10-23-2001 and filed 12-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 49). Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 9562 and 9570, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 9531, 9561, 10151, 10324, 10326, 10354, 10384, 10493, 10781, 10921, 32731, 32732, 32733, 32761.5 and 35928, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. New section filed 6-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2001, No. 43).
3. New section filed 10-24-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-24-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-21-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-24-2001 order transmitted to OAL 10-23-2001 and filed 12-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 49).