Subject 40-13-1 TRANSPORTATION
| (1) |
"Livestock"
including, without limitations, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, ratites,
equine and alternative livestock. |
| (2) |
"Person" means any individual,
partnership, corporation, association, or agency, department, or other
political subdivision of the state or any other entity. |
| (3) |
"Poultry" means domestic fowl including,
but not limited to, water fowl such as geese and ducks; birds which are bred
for meat and egg production, exhibition, or competition; game birds such as
pheasants, partridge, quail, and grouse, as well as guinea fowl, pigeons,
doves, peafowl; and all other avian species. Such terms shall not include
ratites. |
| (1) |
Owners and operators of common carriers,
trucks, and other conveyances moving livestock or poultry into, through, or
within Georgia must comply with provisions set forth in these
regulations. |
| (2) |
All common
carriers, trucks, and other conveyances used for the transportation of
livestock or poultry shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. |
| (3) |
Owners and operators of common carriers,
trucks, and other conveyances that have been used to move any livestock or
poultry infected with or exposed to any infectious, contagious, or communicable
disease shall be required to have said vehicles, trucks, or other conveyances
thoroughly cleaned and disinfected under United States Department of
Agriculture or Georgia Department of Agriculture supervision before further use
for the transportation of livestock or poultry is permitted. |
| (1) |
The Commissioner of Agriculture shall
have the authority to make reciprocal agreements with other states concerning
health requirements for interstate movement of livestock and poultry. Such
authority shall be applicable to additions, deletions, or changes in health
requirements controlling the movement of livestock and poultry in disease
control programs. |
| (2) |
All livestock
and poultry entering Georgia shall be accompanied by a Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection or N.P.I.P. Form 9-3 (and/or permit, when required),
which must be attached to the waybill or be in the possession of the driver of
the vehicle or person in charge of the shipment. Authorized persons only may
possess or use official state or federal livestock identification
tags. |
| (3) |
Livestock and poultry
that originate from a farm in a state that borders Georgia and is consigned to
a livestock or poultry market in Georgia are exempt form all test and
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection requirements. All animals must have been
part of the farm of origin for ninety (90) days prior to entry into
Georgia. |
| (4) |
All non diseased or
exposed livestock and poultry, except ratites, entering Georgia for immediate
slaughter do not require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection provided they
are accompanied by a waybill or proof of ownership. They must be consigned to a
state or federally approved slaughter establishment, or a licensed sales
establishment specifically approved by the State Veterinarian for sale to
immediate slaughter only. |
| (5) |
Ratites entering Georgia for slaughter must be accompanied by a Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection, a prior permit number, individual and visible
identification, and be tested negative for Avian influenza and Pullorum-Typhoid
by an approved serological test within thirty (30) days prior to
entry. |
| (6) |
Cattle from a
quarantined herd or quarantined area shall not be transported into or
transported within the state of Georgia unless accompanied by a VS 1-27 permit.
No person shall allow such quarantined cattle to come in contact with any other
cattle in Georgia. |
| (7) |
Cattle moved
directly to a state or federally approved slaughtering establishment must be
individually identified on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or waybill
and are not allowed to come in contact with any other cattle in Georgia until
arrival at such slaughter establishment. |
| (8) |
All livestock and poultry holding pens in
state or federally approved slaughtering establishments are considered
quarantined areas. All livestock or poultry in these pens shall be considered
quarantined until slaughtered. No livestock or poultry may be removed from such
pens except for immediate slaughter without a special permit from the State
Veterinarian. |
| (9) |
Livestock or
poultry entering Georgia without an approved Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection or N.P.I.P. Form 9-3 shall be held in quarantine at the risk and
expense of the owner until released by the State Veterinarian. |
| (10) |
Any animal represented by an altered or
forged official document will be considered as a potential disease carrier or
suspect. The final disposition of the animal will be determined upon the
recommendation of the State Veterinarian. The person(s) responsible for the
altering or forging of an official document will be subject to
prosecution. |
| (11) |
All livestock and
poultry entering Georgia for exhibition purposes shall meet all requirements as
outlined in these regulations. |
| (12) |
All required tests of animals that are intended for interstate movement shall
be made in State or federal laboratories or commercial laboratories approved by
the United States Department of Agriculture and the state of origin. The
Georgia Department of Agriculture reserves the right to refuse tests from any
laboratory that is disapproved by the Georgia State Veterinarian's
Office. |
| (13) |
Tests for tuberculosis
must be conducted by an accredited and licensed veterinarian in the state of
origin. |
| (1) |
Accredited and licensed veterinarians who
are approved by the state veterinarian of the state of origin and veterinarians
in the employ of the State or United States Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Services may issue a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. |
| (2) |
A copy of the Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection shall be sent immediately by the issuing veterinarian for approval
by the chief regulatory official of the state of origin and forwarded by that
official to the State Veterinarian of Georgia, Agriculture Building, Capital
Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334. |
| (3) |
Each Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall contain:
| (a) |
The consignor's name and complete
address; |
| (b) |
The consignee's name
and complete address; |
| (c) |
The
origin of shipment; |
| (d) |
The final
destination if other than that of consignee; |
| (e) |
An accurate description and
identification of each animal; |
| (f) |
The health status of the animals involved and the farm of origin including, but
not limited to, results of required tests, test dates, dates of required
vaccination, and certification statements; and |
| (g) |
Prior permit number, if
required. |
|
| (4) |
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be void thirty (30) days after the
date of inspection. |
| (5) |
No
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be issued unless it complies in all
respects with requirements as outlined herein. |
| (6) |
All Georgia Certificates of Veterinary
Inspection must be issued by Georgia licensed accredited veterinarians and
completed proper copies mailed to the State Veterinarian within five (5)
business days of issuance. |
| (1) |
A prior permit
is needed on cattle, bison, cervidae, antelope, swine, birds (excluding
poultry), and ratites imported into the State of Georgia. Cattle and bison from
states designated for at least two (2) years by the USDA to be Brucellosis
Class Free are exempt from the permit requirement. The permit number should be
recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. |
| (2) |
All permit numbers can be obtained by
calling the Animal Health Section in Atlanta, Georgia at (404) 656-3667 during
normal business hours. |
| (3) |
No
livestock or poultry that is infected with or recently exposed to any
infectious or contagious disease or which originates from a quarantined
herd/flock or area shall be transported into or within the State of Georgia
without a prior written permit from the State Veterinarian of Georgia. Animals
infected with such diseases that are approved for entry by the Georgia
Department of Agriculture for immediate slaughter are exempted from this permit
requirement. |
| (4) |
A special written
permit obtained from the State Veterinarian is required in order to import
animals into Georgia that do not meet state health requirements. This type of
permit should be requested in writing to the State Veterinarian, Agriculture
Building, Capital Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 and should include the
following:
| (a) |
Name, complete address and
phone number of consignor and consignee; |
| (b) |
Number and kind of animals; |
| (d) |
Destination of shipment; |
| (e) |
Proposed date of shipment. |
|
| (5) |
All permits shall be void
thirty (30) days after the date issued unless otherwise specified. |
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor.
