345 Ind. Admin. Code 1-2.5-1

Current through September 4, 2024

Section 345 IAC 1-2.5-1 - Purpose

Authority: IC 15-17-3-12; IC 15-17-3-21

Affected: IC 15

Sec. 1.

The board recognizes the expressed intent of the United States Department of Agriculture to work with states to create a system of animal and premises identification that will facilitate the tracing of animals. It is a board objective to plan for and respond to natural and intentional disasters that affect animals and products produced from animals. The board intends to create a state system for premises and animal identification that facilitates the following:

(1) Tracing animals in a manner that supports the national goal.

(2) Emergency programs planning and response.

(3) Board animal health and food safety programs.

(4) Opportunities for animal owners in the state.

345 IAC 1-2.5-1

Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 1-2.5-1; filed Jul 18, 2005, 1:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3554; readopted filed Nov 1, 2011, 3:50 p.m.: 20111130-IR-345110312RFA

Readopted filed 7/17/2017, 9:06 a.m.: 20170816-IR-345170165RFA

Readopted filed 10/4/2023, 9:15 a.m.: 20231101-IR-345230625RFA