Section 250-RICR-40-05-8.1 - PurposeA. The purpose of these Rules and Regulations is to: 1. Permit the importation into Rhode Island of only those swine which are disease free or which originate from herds that have qualified as disease free according to State or Federal Standards. 2. Require the testing of resident Rhode Island swine in an effort to control and/or eradicate swine diseases. 3. Ensure the removal and slaughter of those swine that are determined to be infected with such disease. 250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-8.1