SECTION 35:15-15-42. Movement of positive and exposed animals

(a)   All positive and exposed Equidae shall be accompanied by a permit when moved from any quarantined premise.

(b)   All movement of positive or exposed Equidae shall be direct to an approved slaughter facility, to a quarantined holding facility prior to movement to an approved slaughter facility, or to a research facility approved by the State Veterinarian.

(c)   An owner who intends to change the location of positive or exposed Equidae to an alternate quarantined premise shall request approval at least thirty (30) days in advance and shall only move the animal following an epidemiological investigation by a state or federal veterinarian.

(d)   No diversion from the destination identified on the permit is allowed.

(e)   If a change in destination is necessary, a new permit shall be issued.

[Source: Added at 12 Ok Reg 3388, eff 7-1-95 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 1847, eff 6-14-96; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2821, eff 7-13-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1927, eff 6-27-02; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1105, eff 7-1-10]