250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-7.9

Current through October 15, 2024

Section 250-RICR-40-05-7.9 - Record Keeping Requirements

A. If the person assigned numbers by APHIS for ear tags, back tags, tattoos, or electronic implants is a flock or herd owner, so that the numbers are directly linked to the National Scrapie Database, that person must maintain the following records:

1. Premises identification number or serial numbers;

2. Number of animals identified;

3. Date of identification of animals; and,

4. Name, street address including city and state or township, county and state, and telephone number for the flock of origin, if different from the current flock.

B. If the person applying numbers assigned by APHIS is a veterinarian, animal dealer, extension agent, or other person other than the owner of the flock of origin, that person must maintain the following records:

1. All serial numbers applied to the animal;

2. Any other serial numbers and/or approved identification appearing on the animal, including manufacturer, type, and color of all other official tags;

3. Date that identification was applied;

4. The street address, including the city and state, or the township, county, and state of the premises where the approved ID was applied; and,

5. The name, street address, including city and state, or township, county and state, and the telephone number of the owner of the flock of origin, or, if different, the person who owns or possesses the animals.

C. In addition to §§ 7.9(A) and 7.9(B) of this Part, persons who purchase or otherwise acquire an animal or animals must maintain the following records:

1. Date of purchase or acquisition;

2. Name and street address, including city and state, or township, county and state, of the person from whom the animal(s) were purchased or acquired;

3. Species, breed, and class of the animal(s);

4. Number of animal(s) purchased or acquired; and,

5. Certificate of veterinary inspection.

D. In addition to §§ 7.9(A) and 7.9(B) of this Part, persons who sell or otherwise dispose of an animal or animals must maintain the following records:

1. Date of sale or disposition;

2. Name and street address, including city and state, or township, county and state, of the buyer or person who acquired the animal(s);

3. Species, breed, and class of the animal(s);

4. Number of animal(s) sold or disposed of;

5. Certificate of veterinary inspection, where applicable; and,

6. Official identification number of any animal sold for breeding purposes.

E. All records described herein must be maintained for a period of at least five (5) years and shall be made available for inspection and/or copying by authorized Federal and/or State officials during any reasonable hours or by mutually agreed upon times.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-7.9