SECTION 35:15-15-111. General requirements for Equidae entering Oklahoma

(a)   All test eligible Equidae entering Oklahoma for any purpose other than consignment to a veterinarian's clinic or livestock auction market shall be accompanied by one of the following:

(1)   A record of a negative official test for EIA conducted within the previous twelve (12) months and an Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

(2)   A record of a negative official test for EIA conducted within the previous twelve (12) months and a certificate of veterinary inspection.

(3)   An equivalent certificate as approved by the State Veterinarian.

(4)   A copy of a VS Form 10-11 shall be considered an official record of test when accompanied by a properly completed certificate of veterinary inspection.

(5)   An exception to import test requirements may be issued by the Department. To qualify for the exception, the person seeking the exception shall:

(A)   Apply for an entry permit during the Department's office hours.

(B)   Obtain a certificate of veterinary inspection issued no more than thirty (30) calendar days prior to entry;

(C)   Test the Equidae for EIA within thirty (30) days after entry; and

(D)   Immediately quarantine the Equidae entering Oklahoma pursuant to this subsection until the Equidae is tested negative for EIA.

(b)   An Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be accepted from states participating in the Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection program.

[Source: Added at 12 Ok Reg 3388, eff 7-1-95 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 1847, eff 6-14-96; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2107, eff 6-25-99; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2821, eff 7-13-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1927, eff 6-27-02; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 743, eff 4-26-04; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2411, eff 7-25-10; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1150, eff 9-11-16; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 751, eff 9-14-18; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 947, eff 9-14-20]