Section 250-RICR-40-05-7.6 - ImportationA. Official Identification Required. Before leaving a premises to be shipped into or out of the State of Rhode Island, or after a change in ownership, all animals shall be identified with official identification pursuant to 9 C.F.R. §§ 54and 79 and these regulations.B. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection Required. All animals imported into the State of Rhode Island must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection which displays the official identification of the animal, and which was issued by an accredited veterinarian.C. Certain Imports Prohibited. No animal that is currently designated as scrapie positive, suspect, or high-risk, or that is from a flock that is currently designated as a scrapie source, exposed, infected, or noncompliant flock as defined in 9 C.F.R. § 79.1 may be imported into the State of Rhode Island. Nothing in this section shall prevent the movement of animals for which state importation is prohibited from moving interstate, provided they are being moved interstate for destruction or research as approved by the Administrator.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-7.6