Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-16-1-.09

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 17, 2024

Rule 40-16-1-.09 - Hazardous Biologicals, Authority to Impound

Biologicals which are determined to be hazardous, and those biologicals not meeting the requirements as set out in these and any other rules and regulations or orders as may be promulgated by the Commissioner of Agriculture of this state and any laws as may pertain thereto, shall be subject to impoundment, confiscation, seizure, and any other action that may be deemed necessary to assure the proper control thereof. Biologicals and test antigens such as Brucella vaccine, Pseudorabies vaccine, Brucella antigen, and tuberculin are restricted for sale to and use by or under direction of a veterinarian accredited by the USDA and licensed under the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act, and employees of the state and federal government approved by the State Veterinarian; provided, however, that rabies vaccine may be sold to and used by any veterinarian licensed under the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-16-1-.09

O.C.G.A. § 4-9-5 et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Hazardous Biologicals, Authority to Impound" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed May 18, 1966; effective June 6, 1966.

Amended: Rule amended and Authority changed. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Amended: F. Jun. 11, 1992; eff. July 1, 1992.

Amended: F. Mar. 15, 2018; eff. Apr. 4, 2018.

Amended: F. July 25, 2018; eff. August 14, 2018.