S.C. Code Regs. § 27-1054
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024
Section 27-1054 - Quarantine(A) For What Purpose Shall Quarantines Be Issued--When any livestock shall be noted that are sick of or are suspected of being sick of or are suspected of being exposed to an infectious or contagious disease.(B) When Shall Quarantines Be Issued--When the State Veterinarian or his duly authorized agent shall visit the premises of the Daily Buying Station and shall note any livestock that are affected with an infectious or contagious disease or that are suspected of being infected with or exposed to an infectious or contagious disease, the State Veterinarian or his duly authorized agent shall quarantine the entire premises and livestock population of the Daily Buying Station until the cause of such illness or suspected illness can be determined by the State Veterinarian. No further buying will be permitted until all healthy livestock have been moved to immediate slaughter under permit, all sick livestock have recovered or been disposed of in a manner acceptable to the State Veterinarian and the entire Daily Buying Station shall be cleaned and disinfected in an approved manner and at least 24 hours have elapsed since the cleaning and disinfection. Upon the meeting of the foregoing requirements, normal buying operations may be resumed.