Arizona Administrative Code
Title 3 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION
Article 6 - HEALTH REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING ADMISSION OF ANIMALS
Section R3-2-606 - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 3-2-606

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 52, December 27, 2024

A. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is valid for not more than 30 days after the date of issue, except where otherwise noted in this Article, and shall contain:

1. The name and address of the Consignor and Consignee;

2. The physical address of the origin of the animal;

3. The physical address of the animal's final destination;
a. Entry permit number if applicable;

b. Official identification if applicable; and

c. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection individual certificate number.

d. Qualifying required tests with completion dates.

B. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be forwarded to the State Veterinarian in Arizona within 14 days of issue.

C. A VS form 17-30 is deemed a valid international CVI if the following conditions are met:

1. Accompanied by a valid brand inspection certificate from a southern border state with an entry permit number; and

2. Official identification as documented on the VS form 17-30.

D. Official Certificates of Veterinary Inspection may be used in electronic or paper form.

E. Additions, deletions, and unauthorized or uncertified changes inserted or applied to a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection renders the certificate void and may be subject to state or federal penalties.

F. The veterinarian issuing a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall certify that the animals shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection are free from evidence of any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease or known exposure.

G. An accredited veterinarian shall inspect animals for entry into the state.

H. The Director may limit the period for which a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is valid to less than 30 days if advised by the State Veterinarian of the occurrence of a disease that constitutes a threat to the livestock industry.

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