2 Colo. Code Regs. § 406-0-007
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 2 CCR 406-0-007 - IMPORTATION OF TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFEA. Prior to importation of wildlife an importation permit must be obtained from the Division and the State Veterinarian.B. An appropriate license must be in possession prior to importation. Only animals in the same scientific family as animals approved on the license can be imported.C. All captive wild ungulates imported into Colorado must be tagged with a USDA official animal identification device pursuant to 9 C.F.R. § 77.33 (effective July 29, 2014) and/or eartags provided or approved by the Division. Source-herd premises information must be provided. CPW incorporates 9 C.F.R. § 77.33 (effective July 29, 2014) by reference, but not later amendments or editions. Such document can be viewed, and copies obtained from the Division as set forth in the "Incorporated References" section of Chapter 0 of these regulations or from the USDA at 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737.D. Except as authorized in writing by the Director for research purposes or immediate slaughter, all wildlife imported into Colorado must be examined by an accredited veterinarian prior to importation and must be accompanied by a valid, pre-approved health certificate certifying disease free status. Minimum specific disease testing results and/or health statements must be included on health certificates for:1. All captive wild ungulates shall:a. Test negative for brucellosis.b. Be accompanied by a health certificate completed by an accredited veterinarian with the signed statement that "To the best of my knowledge, animals listed herein are not infected with Paratuberculosis (Johnes Disease) and have not been exposed to animals infected with Paratuberculosis."c. Originate from a herd determined to be tuberculosis monitored, qualified, or accredited under the USDA, APHIS's Uniform Methods and Rules-Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication (January 22, 1999, edition), as amended by VS Bulletin 2018.02, "Animal Additions to Tuberculosis (TB)-Accredited Cervid Herds" and must have been a part of said herd not less than 12 months prior to import into Colorado, unless the animal is a natural born addition. These documents are available for inspection at the APHIS reading room, room 1141, USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. These documents can also be viewed or copied at CPW headquarters as set forth in the "Incorporated References" section of Chapter 0 of these regulations; Ord. Test negative for bovine tuberculosis using USDA-approved testing procedures appropriate for species in question not more than 60 days prior to importation and must originate from a herd which has had a negative complete herd test for tuberculosis within the past 12 months. A "complete herd test" is defined as tuberculosis testing of all ruminants and camelids on a premises (except domestic cattle, Bison, sheep and goats) using USDA-approved testing procedures appropriate for species in question where all testing is completed during a period not exceeding six (6) consecutive months.e. If in the family Cervidae, except fallow deer, originate from a herd that has been under surveillance for Chronic Wasting Disease for a period of at least 60 months unless the Division and the Colorado Department of Agriculture agree that the associated risk is negligible.2. Testing for bovine tuberculosis in other mammalian species may be required prior to importation if there is reason to suspect that such animals may be infected with the disease.3. All wild species in the subfamilies Meleagridinae (wild turkey) and Tetraoninae (grouse): Shall test negative for Mycoplasma gallisepticum, M. synoviae, M. meleagridis and Salmonella pullorum. For groups of grouse imported from the same source in a single shipment, testing is required for only 25% (one of every four) of those birds.4. All elk must be tested prior to importation for evidence of red deer hybridization. Any animal testing positive for red deer hybridization shall not be allowed to be imported into Colorado.5. The offspring of any female elk must be tested for red deer hybridization, at the owner's expense, by December 31 of the year of birth if the calf results from a pregnancy which existed prior to the female elk being imported into Colorado.6. Any offspring, described in 5 above, testing positive for red deer hybridization, must be removed from the State of Colorado, at the owner's expense, by June 1 of the year following the year of birth. In all cases, the Division will not compensate owners for these animals.E. Additional disease testing may be required at the discretion of the Director of the Division by written notification prior to importation, when there is reason to believe other diseases, parasites or other health risks are present. (e.g. recent outbreak of a disease not listed in this section.)F. All imported wild ungulates, turkeys, and grouse must be held in isolation from other wildlife on the operator's premises for at least thirty (30) consecutive days upon importation into Colorado. Animals obtained from free ranging wild stock by state or federal agencies are exempt from the isolation period.G. At least seven (7) days prior to the proposed importation date all persons desiring to import raptors into Colorado must properly complete a Raptor Importation form, except that no raptor importation form is required for licensed Colorado wildlife rehabilitators importing raptors for imminently-necessary medical care. However, prior to importation, that rehabilitator must provide telephone notice of any such importation to the Area Wildlife Manager presiding over the area in which the care facility is located, including the number, species and condition of the raptor(s) to be imported. All raptors imported into Colorado must have veterinary certificates certifying the birds are disease free.37 CR 15, August 10, 2014, effective 9/1/201438 CR 03, February 10, 2015, effective 3/2/201538 CR 07, April 10, 2015, effective 5/1/201538 CR 19, October 10, 2015, effective 11/1/201539 CR 03, February 10, 2016, effective 3/1/201639 CR 07, April 10, 2016, effective 5/1/201639 CR 13, July 10, 2016, effective 8/1/201640 CR 03, February 10, 2017, effective 3/2/201740 CR 23, December 10, 2017, effective 12/30/201741 CR 03, February 10, 2018, effective 3/2/201841 CR 07, April 10, 2018, effective 5/1/201841 CR 13, July 10, 2018, effective 8/1/201841 CR 23, December 10, 2018, effective 1/1/201942 CR 03, February 10, 2019, effective 3/2/201942 CR 11, June 10, 2019, effective 7/1/201942 CR 18, September 25, 2019, effective 11/1/201942 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 1/1/202043 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 3/1/202043 CR 11, June 10, 2020, effective 6/30/202043 CR 19, October 10, 2020, effective 11/1/202044 CR 03, February 10, 2021, effective 3/2/202144 CR 07, April 10, 2021, effective 5/1/202144 CR 19, October 10, 2021, effective 11/1/202144 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 1/1/202245 CR 03, February 10, 2022, effective 3/2/202245 CR 11, June 10, 2022, effective 7/1/202245 CR 15, August 10, 2022, effective 9/1/202245 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 1/1/202346 CR 03, February 10, 2022, effective 3/2/202346 CR 07, April 10, 2023, effective 5/1/2023