The proposed rule will incorporate updated versions of department forms. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5C-24.003Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI)

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule will incorporate updated versions of department forms. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: To update and incorporate forms.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 585.002(4), (5), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2), 585.15 FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 585.002(5), 585.08(1), (2), 585.145(1), (2), (3), 585.155, 828.29 FS

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Dr. Michael Short, State Veterinarian, [phone]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

5C-24.003 Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI)

(1) Horses.

(a) OCVI. The OCVI for horses is the Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17 07/08.

(b) The fee for the OCVI, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17 07/08 is $65 per book of 25.

(2) Livestock.

(a) The OCVI for cattle, goats, sheep, swine, cervidae, ratites, and other hoofed animals, excluding horses, is the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08.

(b) The fee for the OCVI, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08 is $65 per book of 25.

(3) Domesticated Fowl.

(a) OCVI. The OCVI for domesticated fowl originating from other than NPIP participating flocks, hatcheries or dealers is the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08.

1. The OCVI, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08 will be provided to licensed and accredited veterinarians.

2. The fee for the OCVI, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08 is $65 per book of 25.

(b) NPIP Participating Flocks, Hatcheries, and Dealers. The certification of health status for interstate shipment of flocks, hatcheries, and dealers participating in the NPIP is the Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (FEB 2016 AUG 2005).

1. The Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (FEB 2016 AUG 2005) will be certified by a Division representative and provided to an NPIP participating flock, hatchery, or dealer.

2. The certification and processing fee for the Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (FEB 2016 AUG 2005) is $50 for 25 certified forms.

(c) Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08. The Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08 is the OCVI for NPIP participating flocks, hatcheries, and dealers which are required by the country or state of destination to provide an OCVI in addition to the Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (FEB 2016 AUG 2005).

1. The Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08 is certified by a Division veterinarian and is provided to the NPIP participating flock, hatchery or dealer.

2. The fee for the Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08 is $100 per 100 certificates.

3. Special Certifications. The fee for individual OCVI including, but not limited to, certificates requiring individual identification numbers of domesticated fowl, vaccination status, or the Florida Department of Agriculture seal, is $30 for each certificate.

(4) Dogs, Cats and Other Non-Livestock Species.

(a) OCVI for Interstate Movement. The OCVI for dogs, cats and other non-livestock species, including but not limited to zoo animals and domesticated non-native wildlife, is the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Interstate Movement of Dogs, Cats, and Other Non-livestock Species, FDACS-09086 Rev. 07/08.

(b) OCVI for Sale of Dog or Cat. The OCVI required to transfer the ownership of a dog or cat by sale within Florida is the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Intrastate Sale of Dog or Cat, FDACS-09085 Rev. 01/1807/08.

(c) The fee for the OCVI, FDACS-09086 Rev. 07/08 or FDACS 09085 Rev. 01/18 07/08 is $65 per package of 25.

(5) Forms. The following forms are hereby incoporated by reference and available online as indicated. Copies may also be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, 407 South Calhoun Street, Room 323, Mayo Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800.

(a) The Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17, a sample of which is available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX.

(b) The Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17, a sample of which is available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX.

(c) The Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Interstate Movement of Dogs, Cats, and Other Non-Livestock Species, FDACS 09086 Rev. 07/08, a sample of which is  available online at  http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX.

(d) The Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Intrastate Sale of a Dog or Cat, FDACS-09085 Rev. 01/18,  as incorporated in Rule 5C-27.001, F.A.C.

(e) The Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08, a sample of which is available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX.

(f) The Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (FEB 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference, a sample of which is available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.

The Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, DACS-09002 Rev. 07/08; the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, DACS-09000 Rev. 07/08; the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Interstate Movement of Dogs, Cats, and Other Non-Livestock Species, DACS 09086 Rev. 07/08; the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Intrastate Sale of a Dog or Cat, DACS-09085 Rev. 07/08; and the Official Health Certificate Avian, DACS-09023 Rev. 07/08 are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, 407 South Calhoun Street, Room 323, Mayo Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800. The Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (AUG 2005) is hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), (5), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2), 585.15 FS. Law Implemented 585.002(5), 585.08(1), (2), 585.145(1), (2), (3), 585.155, 828.29 FS. History–New 7-13-99, Amended 4-14-02, 8-31-08,               .