To clarify definitions, requirements, exemptions and limitations for admission of animals for exhibition. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5C-4.0015Definitions

5C-4.0016Applications, Cards, Forms, Other Official Documents Required and Fees

5C-4.0017General Requirements, Exemptions and Limitations

5C-4.002Cattle

5C-4.003Swine

5C-4.004Poultry, Domestic Fowl and Ratites

5C-4.005Goats or Sheep

5C-4.008Horses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify definitions, requirements, exemptions and limitations for admission of animals for exhibition. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule will clarify definitions to match statutory language. Update and incorporate forms by rule. Update and clarify the requirements, exemptions and limitations for admission of animals for exhibition purposes.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: A SERC is not required, based on the fact that the division is not raising any fees, only updating the rule to clarify definitions and updating the requirements, exemptions and limitations for admission of animals for exhibition.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 585.002(4), 585.08(2), 585.145(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Dr. Michael Short, State Veterinarian, [phone]; Fax: [phone]; [e-mail]; 407 South Calhoun Street M7,Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

5C-4.0015 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter the definitions in Sections 585.001, and 585.01, F.S., and the following definitions shall apply:

(1) Accredited Veterinarian. A veterinarian licensed in the state of origin and accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS) to perform certain functions of the federal and cooperative-state-federal programs in accordance with the provisions of Title 9 Code of Federal Regulations (9 CFR) § 161 (Jan. 2018 2005)., which is hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx.

(2) Animal(s). This term shall include:be as defined in section 585.01 F.S., which provides that the term “animal” shall include wild or game animals whenever necessary to effectively control or eradicate dangerous transmissible diseases or pets which threaten the agricultural interests of the state.

(a) Livestock including grazing animals, such as cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats, and other hoofed animals;

(b) Ratites, limited to ostriches, emus, and rheas;

(c) Poultry or Domestic fowl which are propagated or maintained for commercial or breeding purposes; and

(d) Wild or game animals which may threaten the agricultural interests of Florida.

(3) Authorized Representative. An employee of the state or federal government, or a licensed veterinarian accredited by the USDA, who is authorized to conduct animal disease control and eradication activities.

(4) Commercial Production Swine. Swine that have been subjected to and found negative on their most recentan annual brucellosis and pseudorabies tests and have been continuously managed with adequate facilities and practices to prevent exposure to either any transitional or feral swine and so recognized by state animal health officials.

(5) “Domestic animal” shall include any equine or bovine animal, goat, sheep, swine, domestic cat, dog, poultry, ostrich, emu, rhea, or other domesticated beast or bird.

(6) Exhibition. Any premises displaying or presenting livestock to the general public for an animal exhibit or animal show at an event sponsored by the state or county,

(7)(5) Group. One or more Aanimals maintained on the same premises or in contact with one another.

(8)(6) Horse. Any horse, mule, ass, zebra or other equidae.

(9)(7) Isolation. Separation of individual Aanimals by a physical barrier in a manner that assures one Aanimal does not have access to the body, excrement, or discharges of another Aanimal; does not share a building with a common ventilation system; and is not within ten feet of another Aanimal.

(10) “Livestock” means grazing animals, such as cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats, other hoofed animals, ostriches, emus, and rheas which are raised for private use or commercial purposes.

(11)(8) Market Class. An exhibition class consisting of finished fed Aanimals that are Isolated and housed seperately from all Animals not designated all go directly tofor slaughter immediately following the exhibition.

(12)(9) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI). A legible record or certificate made on an official form from the state of origin or from the USDA, or a Department-approved electronic format, issued and signed by veterinarians licensed and accredited in the state of origin for the purpose of certifying the Oofficial Iindividual Iidentification, test requirements, and health status of specific Aanimals for movement, exhibition, and other designated purposes.

(13)(10) Official Individual Identification. An individual Aanimal identification that uniquely identifies the Aanimal, the owner, the premises where the Aanimal was identified, the state in which the Oofficial Iindividual Iidentification was applied, and:

(a) For Cattle:

1. Is approved by the United States Department of Agriculture in accordance with 9 C.F.R. § 86.4(a)(1) (2013), as incorporated in Rule 5C-31.006, F.A.C.; or 

2. Is submitted to and verified by the Department as meeting the requirements for Oofficial Iindividual Iidentification such that state officials can determine the herd in which the Aanimal was officially identified.

(b) For Livestock Other than Cattle:

1. Tattoos and registered brands such as ear, tail-web or flank tattoos, breed registration tattoos when accompanied by breed registration papers; or an official breed registration brand when accompanied by a brand registration certificate;

2. Official leg or wing bands for poultry;

3. Color digital images or notarized color photographs of the Aanimal, signed by an state licensed, USDA Aaccredited Vveterinarian; or

4. Implanted electronic chips with a unique number that is recorded in a single, central database.

(14)(11) Official test. A test conducted by a method approved by Department rules for the specific disease and Aanimal species.

(15)(12) Poultry, Domestic Fowl or Ratites. Chickens, turkeys, quail, pheasants, chukars, peafowl, guineas, ratites (limited to ostriches, emus and rheas) and waterfowl that are propagated or maintained for commercial or breeding purposes.

(16)(13) Segregated. To maintain a Ggroup of Aanimals separate from another Ggroup of Aanimals in such a manner as to prevent physical contact between Aanimals of the two Ggroups.

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–New 1-19-95, Amended 6-4-95, 6-21-06, 2-19-14,                  .

 

5C-4.0016 Applications, Cards, Forms, Other Official Documents Required and Fees.

(1) USDA. VS Form 10-11 (MARCH 2014). An official USDA, APHIS, VS form required for submitting samples and reporting results of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) tests. VS Form 10-11 (MARCH 2014) is hereby incorporated by reference and can be found online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx.

(2) Division.

(a) Official Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI). These certificates are provided only to Florida-licensed and USDA Aaccredited Vveterinarians and may be obtained as provided in subsection 5C-4.0016(3), F.A.C. Depending on species and purpose (sale or movement), the following are Florida-recognized OCVIs:

1. Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17; for use with all species, in association with movement or sale. Cost is $65 per book of 25 certificates. Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 is incorporated by reference in rule 5C-24.003, F.A.C.

2. Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17; for use with equine, in association with movement or sale. Cost is $65 per book of 25 certificates. Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17 is incorporated by reference in rule 5C-24.003, F.A.C

(b) Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, is an official card provided by the Department to the Hhorse owner, which certifies the existence of an official negative EIA test within the previous 12 months and a valid Florida Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for interstate movement for exhibition purposes in states which accept the card. The document is valid for six (6) months provided the conditions in paragraphsubsections 5C-3.003(5)(a)-(f), F.A.C., are met. The Equine Interstate Passport Card is not acceptable for change of ownership purposes. It may be applied for by submitting an Application for Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09219 Rev. 12/09, to the Division with the associated fee of $15.00 for the first equine and $5.00 for each additional equine on the same application. Application for Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09219 Rev. 12/09 is incorporated by reference in rule 5C-3.003, F.A.C. Copies may be obtained as provided in subsection 5C-4.0016(3), F.A.C.

(c) Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09160 Rev. 07/05, is an official document provided by the Department to the Hhorse owner to show proof of a negative EIA test within the previous 12 months, for purposes other than change of ownership. The document is valid for 12 months from the date the blood was drawn and is renewable annually with an associated fee of $5.00 per application (Card). The Negative EIA Test Verification Card may be applied for by submitting the Application for Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09206 Rev. 10/05. Copies may be obtained as provided in subsection 5C-18.0011(4), F.A.C. Application for Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09206 Rev. 10/05 is hereby incorporated by reference and can be found online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx.

(d) Equine Event Extension (A Permit), FDACS-09051 Rev. 03/06, an official document provided by the Department to the Horse owner, which certifies the existence of an official negative EIA test within the previous 12 months and a valid Florida Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Equine Event Extension, FDACS-09051 Rev. 03/06 is incorporated by reference in rule 5C-3.003(5), F.A.C. The document is valid for six (6) months provided the conditions in subsections 5C-3.003(5)(a)-(f), F.A.C., are met. It may be applied for by submitting the Application for Equine Event Extension, FDACS-09078 Rev. 09/17, to the Division as referred to in subsection 5C-3.003(5), F.A.C., with the associated fee of $10.00 for the first equine and $5.00 for each additional equine on the application:; copies of which may be obtained as provided in subsection 5C-3.0011(4), F.A.C. Application for Equine Event Extension, FDACS-09078 Rev. 09/17, is hereby incorporated by reference and can be found online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx.

(3) Forms. VS Form 10-11 (APR 90), is hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328. Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09000 Rev. 07/03; Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09002 Rev. 10/05; Equine Event Extension (A Permit), FDACS-09051 Rev. 03/06, Application for Equine Event Extension, FDACS-09078 Rev. 10/05, Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, Application for Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09219 Rev. 10/ 05, Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09160 Rev. 07/05, and Application for Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09206 Rev. 10/05, are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, 407 S. Calhoun St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800; [phone].

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), (5), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–New 6-21-06,               .

 

5C-4.0017 General Requirements, Exemptions and Limitations.

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. Animals presented for exhibition purposes in Florida, unless specifically exempted, must be accompanied by an OCVI issued by a veterinarian accredited in the state of origin.

(a) The OCVI must be complete including the breed, sex, and registration number, and the Oofficial Iindividual Iidentification of each Aanimal.

(b) Results of a specific test requirement or herd accreditation, certification or validation number for each Aanimal must be recorded on the OCVI with the date of the test or herd accreditation, certification or validation.

(2) Expiration of Required OCVI.

(a) For Florida-origin Aanimals an OCVI is valid for 90 days from the date of issue; or until the expiration date of any required tests, whichever is the earliest date.

(b) For Aanimals imported into Florida for exhibition purposes only, the OCVI is valid for 30 days, except that, for an equine imported into Florida using a current Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, or equivalent from of the state of origin signed by the State Veterinarian or chief animal health official, the OCVI will be extended to the date of expiration of the Equine Interstate Passport Card or its equivalent of the state of origin.

(3) Exemption to Required OCVI. An OCVI is not required for Aanimals originating in Florida and entered in Mmarket Cclasses provided that Aanimals are Ssegregated from other Aanimals and the pens are occupied only by the Aanimals in a Mmarket Cclass. Pens used for Mmarket Cclasses must not be reused until after cleaning and disinfecting.

(4) Inspection Required. Prior to immediate acceptance at an exhibition, all animals presented for exhibition must be visually inspected by an Aauthorized Rrepresentative for:

(a) The required Oofficial Iindividual Iidentification of the Aanimal; and

(b) Clinical signs of disease including, but not limited to: caseous lymphadenitis, blisters/ulcers around the mouth, nostrils, coronary band, pinkeye, pox, scabies, lice, ringworm, atrophic rhinitis, or multiple warts that are clearly visible; and

(c) Evidence of compliance with Aanimal tests and OCVI requirements, where required.

(5) Animals Rejected for Exhibition.

(a) Any Aanimal in noncompliance with Aanimal tests and OCVI requirements, or

(b) Any Aanimal not meeting the Oofficial Iindividual Iidentification requirements, or

(c) Any Aanimal which is suspected of having or showing clinical signs of dangerous transmissible, contagious or infectious disease on visual inspection, or any Aanimal which is known to be exposed to such diseases must be:

1. Immediately withdrawn from exhibition and returned to the place of origin, or

2. Examined by a Florida-licensed and USDA Aaccredited Vveterinarian at the owner’s expense within 24 hours, who certifies by a signed, written statement, that the Aanimal is free of dangerous transmissible, contagious or infectious disease and pests.

(6) Forms. Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, is hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, 407 S. Calhoun St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800.

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–New 6-21-06,               .

 

5C-4.002 Cattle or Bison.

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) Florida-origin cattle or bison moved for exhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 90 days prior to exhibition.

(b) Cattle or bison imported from other states for exhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 30 days prior to exhibition.

(2) Test or Certification Required.

(a) Tuberculosis.

1. Florida-origin cattle or bison may be entered for exhibition without a tuberculin test.

2. Imported dairy cattle may be entered for exhibition provided they have a negative caudal fold tuberculin skin test within 60 30 days prior to the date of the exhibition; except that, dairy cattle from Accredited Tuberculosis-Free Herds as defined in 9 CFR § 77.5 (JAN 2018) or originating in Tuberculosis-Free States, are exempt from this test requirement. 9 CFR § 77 (JAN 2018) is hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx.

3. Imported beef cattle or bison may be entered for exhibition without a negative caudal fold tuberculin skin test provided they originate from Accredited Tuberculosis-Free States or Herds. Otherwise, they must meet the requirements in subparagraph 5C-4.002(2)(a)2., F.A.C.

(b) Brucellosis.

1. Test Required. Cattle or bison, six (6) months of age or older, must have evidence of a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to the date of exhibition.

2. Exemption from Required Brucellosis Test.

a. Steers and spayed heifers; and

b. Cattle or bison originating from a Certified Brucellosis-Free Herd as defined in 9 CFR § 78.1 (JAN 2018), which is hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx. or a Brucellosis Class Free State or Area which when certified, the OCVI must show the certified herd number and the date of the last herd certification test; and

c. Cattle or bison from non-quarantined herds originating from Class A State or Area provided that the cattle are under 18 months of age.

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–Amended 7-25-66, 11-15-67, 1-1-70, 7-1-71, 9-1-72, 8-7-77, 8-8-79, 9-30-80, 6-26-83, Formerly 5C-4.02, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-21-06,              .

 

5C-4.003 Swine.

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) Swine for exhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 90 days prior to presentation for exhibition.

(b) Swine imported for exhibition must comply with the importation requirements set forth in Rule 5C-3.007, F.A.C. be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 30 days prior to presentation for exhibition.

(2) Tests or Certification Required for Breeding Swine.

(a) Brucellosis.

1. Swine imported for exhibition must comply with the importation requirements set forth in Rule 5C-3.007, F.A.C. six (6) months of age or older must be negative to an Oofficial Ttest for brucellosis within 30 days prior to exhibition, Florida origin swine six (6) months of age or older must be negative to an official test for brucellosis within 90 days prior to exhibition, or

2. Originate from a Validated Brucellosis-Free Swine herd as defined in 9 CFR § 78.1 (JAN 2018), which is incorporated by reference in rule 5C-4.002, F.A.C. or

3. Originate from a Commercial Production Swine Herd as defined in subsection 5C-4.0015(4), F.A.C.

(b) Pseudorabies. Swine imported for exhibition must comply with the importation requirements set forth in Rule 5C-3.007, F.A.C. six (6) months of age or older must be negative to an official test for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to exhibition, Florida origin swine six (6) months of age or older must be negative to an Official Test for pseudorabies within 90 days prior to exhibition, or

1. Originate from a Qualified Pseudorabies-Free Herd as defined in 9 CFR § 85 (JAN 2018), which is incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx. or

2. Originate from an Approved Commercial Production Swine Herd.

(3) Exemptions. Swine for exhibition as Market Class ”market class” swine are exempt from the OCVI and test requirements provided that all swine in the class go directly to slaughter following the exhibition.

(4) Isolation. Breeding swine returning to the farm from exhibitions must be Iisolated from other swine for at least 30 days before being returned to the herd. Breeding swine for exhibition must be maintained in Isolation between exhibitions or move directly between exhibitions.

(5) Materials. 9 CFR § 78 (2005), and § 85 (2005) are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328.

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–Amended 3-21-64, 6-20-68, 1-1-71, 3-1-72, Formerly 5C-4.03, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-21-06,            .

 

5C-4.004 Poultry, Domestic Fowl or Ratites.

(1) OCVI Required. An OCVI is required for Ppoultry, Ddomestic fowl or Rratites for movement into Florida, but not specifically for exhibition. However, Ppoultry, Ddomestic fowl or Rratites presented for exhibition without an OCVI, must be inspected as provided in subsection 5C-4.0017(4), F.A.C.

(2) Test or Certification Required. All poultry or domestic fowl entered for exhibition must originate from Pullorum-Typhoid Clean flocks or hatcheries, as provided in 9 CFR § 145 (Jan. 2018 2005) and § 147 (Jan. 2018 2005), or have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to exhibition. 9 CFR § 145 (Jan. 2018) and § 147 (JAN 2018) are hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx.

(3) Materials. 9 CFR § 145 (2005) and § 147 (2005) are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328.

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–Amended 4-20-67, 4-18-84, 4-4-85, Formerly 5C-4.04, Amended 6-21-87, 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-4-95, 6-21-06,                 .

 

5C-4.005 Goats or Sheep.

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) Florida-origin goats or sheep presented for exhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 90 days prior to presentation, except lamb or kids unless under less than three months of age and accompanied by their dam mothers.

(b) Goats or sheep imported into Florida for exhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI completed within 30 days prior to exhibition.

(2) Identification. All goats or sheep entered for exhibition purposes must have an Oofficial Iindividual Iidentification in accordance with the National Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, APHIS 91-55-066 91-55-079, June 1, 2005., except lambs or kids under three months of age with other offical identification as defined in 5C-4.0015(13)(b) or accompanied by their dam mother. Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, APHIS 91-55-079, June 1, 2005, is hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx.

(3) Test or Certification Required.

(a) Tuberculosis Test. All dairy goats six (6) months of age or older imported for exhibition purposes must originate from an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free Herd as defined in 9 CFR § 77.5 (Jan. 2018), or have had a negative caudal fold tuberculosis test within 90 days prior to exhibition. When originating from Aaccredited Ttuberculosis-Ffree Hherds, the OCVI must show, the accredited herd number and the date of the last herd accreditation test.

(b) Brucellosis Test. All dairy goats six (6) months of age or older imported for exhibition purposes must originate from a Certified Brucellosis-Free Herd as defined in 9 CFR § 78.1 (Jan. 2018), or have had a negative brucellousis test within 90 days prior to exhibition. When originating from a Ccertified Bbrucellosis-free herd, the OCVI must show the certified herd number and the date of the last herd certification test.

(c) Exemption From Test Requirements. There are no tuberculosis or brucellosis test requirements for meat type goats or Florida-origin dairy goats.

(4) Materials. Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, APHIS 91-55-066, June 1, 2005, is hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328.

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–New 11-4-76, Formerly 5C-4.05, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-4-95, 6-21-06,                .

 

5C-4.008 Horses.

(1) OCVI Required. An OCVI or an Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, or equivalent of the state of origin, signed by the State Veterinarian or chief animal health official, is required for Hhorses for movement into Florida, but not specifically for exhibition.

(2) Test or Certification Required. All Hhorses presented for exhibition must be accompanied by evidence of a negative Oofficial Ttest for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), conducted within 12 months prior to exhibition. The negative EIA test must be reported on:

(a) An original owner’s copy of a VS Form 10-11 (March 2014);

(b) A laboratory certified copy of a VS Form 10-11 (March 2014);

(c) A legible photocopy of a VS Form 10-11 (March 2014);

(d) An Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, or equivalent of the state of origin signed by the State Veterinarian or chief animal health official; which may be applied for by submitting the Application for Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09219 Rev. 12/09 as provided in subsection 5C-4.008(4), F.A.C.;

(e) A Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09160 Rev. 07/05, or equivalent of the state of origin signed by the State Veterinarian or chief animal health official; which may be applied for by submitting the Application for Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09206 Rev. 10/05 as provided in subsection 5C-4.008(4), F.A.C., or

(f) A Department-approved electronic EIA form containing clear, color digital images.

(3) Exemption to Test Requirement. A foal under six (6) months of age accompanied by its dam which has met the EIA test requirement is not required to have an EIA test.

(4) Forms. VS Form 10-11 (APR 90), Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test, is hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328. Application for Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09219 Rev. 10/05, Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, Application for Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09206 Rev. 10/05, and Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09160 Rev. 07/05, are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, 407 S. Calhoun St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800.

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(3), 585.145 FS. History–New 1-19-95, Amended 6-4-95, 6-21-06,               .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Dr. Michael Short, Division Director

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 07, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 6/21/18