SECTION 35:15-11-41. Poultry and other avian species importation

(a)   No person shall import poultry or other avian species or products of poultry or other avian species originating from or transported through an area under quarantine by any state or federal animal health official for Avian Influenza or Exotic Newcastle Disease. The State Veterinarian or designee may grant a written exception to this rule and shall base the decision to grant an exception on current science and published guidelines.

(b)   Poultry or other avian species determined to be infected with or exposed to Avian Influenza or Exotic Newcastle Disease shall be destroyed.

[Source: Added at 20 Ok Reg 785, eff 3-18-03 (emergency); Added at 21 Ok Reg 742, eff 4-26-04; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 717, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 197, eff 11-2-15 (emergency); Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1150, eff 9-11-16]