Rule 40-13-1-.04 - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection(1) Accredited and licensed veterinarians who are approved by the state veterinarian of the state of origin and veterinarians in the employ of the State or United States Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services may issue a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.(2) A copy of the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be sent immediately by the issuing veterinarian for approval by the chief regulatory official of the state of origin and forwarded by that official to the State Veterinarian of Georgia, Agriculture Building, Capital Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.(3) Each Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall contain: (a) The consignor's name and complete address;(b) The consignee's name and complete address;(c) The origin of shipment;(d) The final destination if other than that of consignee;(e) An accurate description and identification of each animal;(f) The health status of the animals involved and the farm of origin including, but not limited to, results of required tests, test dates, dates of required vaccination, and certification statements; and(g) Prior permit number, if required.(4) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be void thirty (30) days after the date of inspection.(5) No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be issued unless it complies in all respects with requirements as outlined herein.(6) All Georgia Certificates of Veterinary Inspection must be issued by Georgia licensed accredited veterinarians and completed proper copies mailed to the State Veterinarian within five (5) business days of issuance.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-1-.04
O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-1, 4-4-64, 4-4-65, 4-4-70.
Original Rule entitled "Certificate of Veterinary Inspection" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.