S.C. Code Regs. § 27-1014

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 27-1014 - Importation of Poultry

A. All poultry defined in the Provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan entering the State shall be U. S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent or be accompanied with a CVI stating the poultry was tested negative for pullorum and typhoid utilizing an approved test within 30 days prior to entry.

B. Poultry certified under the National Poultry Improvement Plan.

1. All started poultry (poultry that has been fed and watered) entering the State shall have an approved permit prior to entry.

2. The prior permit request shall be on a form approved by the State Veterinarian and shall show such information as needed to assure that the birds to be imported are U. S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean and have been exposed to no diseases or vaccines that will endanger the poultry residing in the State. In addition, there shall be a certification by the shipper that the poultry will be moved in cleaned and disinfected vehicles and containers in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, Part 71. In addition, all egg type chickens must have originated from U. S. S Enteritidis Monitored stock.

3. Poultry for immediate slaughter will be exempt from these provisions.

4. Poultry entering the State for Exhibition purposes only that remain identified under the Plan as U. S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean are exempt from these provisions, provided they are accompanied by proper NPIP certification on a current VS Form 9-2 or with a CVI showing a negative test for Salmonella pullorum and Salmonella gallinarium within the last 30 days, that the certified poultry appears healthy, and has not been exposed to infectious or contagious disease including avian influenza, velogenic Newcastle disease, infectious coryza or laryngotracheitis or any live virus vaccine for 30 days prior to the date of entry.

C. Poultry excluded from Provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (Pigeons, doves).

1. Poultry excluded from the Plan may enter the State only when accompanied by a CVI issued within 30 days prior to entry which states the birds are not showing signs of infectious, contagious of communicable diseases, and have not been exposed to infectious of contagious diseases including velogenic Newcastle disease for 30 days prior to entry.

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D. Poultry not certified under the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NCP).

1. Non-certified poultry (including ratites such as ostrich, rhea, and emu) may enter the State only when accompanied by a CVI, issued within 30 days prior to entry, which states that the NCP is not showing signs of infectious or communicable diseases and

2. That the NCP has had a negative avian influenza test within 10 days prior to entry and

3. The CVI shows the NCP's permanent identification number and the S. C. Entry permit number.

S.C. Code Regs. 27-1014

Amended by State Register Volume 19, Issue No. 5, eff May 26, 1995.